Torque's Torcort H100 Injection contains Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate, a corticosteroid used for severe allergic, dermatologic, and rheumatic disorders unresponsive to conventional treatment.
Description
Torque's Torcort H100 Injection contains Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate, an anti-inflammatory adrenocortical steroid. It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.
Composition
Each vial contains:
- Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate eq. to Hydrocortisone USP 100 mg
Mechanism of Action
Hydrocortisone has anti-inflammatory activity resulting from binding with a steroid receptor. It has a membrane sealing effect and inhibits accumulation of neutrophils and macrophages in the region of inflammation. It also reduces migration of leukocytes and mastocytes into tissue, producing anti-proliferative and anti-oedematous effects.
Indications
Indicated for severe allergic, dermatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, hematologic, neoplastic, nervous system, ophthalmic, renal, respiratory, and rheumatic disorders unresponsive to conventional treatments; localized inflammatory or hypertrophic lesions (e.g. alopecia areata, keloids, psoriatic plaques, ganglia); and acute and chronic joint or soft tissue inflammatory conditions (e.g. arthritis, bursitis, tenosynovitis).
Dosage
As directed by the physician.
Side Effects
Abdominal distention, muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, hypertension, fluid & electrolyte disturbance.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to constituents or excipients, and in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Drug Interactions
Can interact with anticoagulants, digoxin, cyclosporine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, aspirin, ketoconazole, CYP3A4 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inducers, carbamazepine, neuromuscular blocking agents, antidiabetics, and NSAIDs.
Storage
Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
