Hydrocortisone 100mg Generic Injection contains hydrocortisone as its primary active ingredient. This medication is classified as a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids have anti-inflammatory properties, and it is used for the following conditions:

• Rheumatic diseases

• Severe allergic reactions

• Certain cancers (easing symptoms)

• Reduced adrenal gland function (replaces the steroid hormone)

• Certain disorders that affect the skin, hormonal system, nervous system, eyes, digestive tract, kidneys, or lungs

All the health and medical information given over here is for general purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider before purchasing any of the medications to confirm whether this medicine is appropriate, safe, and effective for your condition, and is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

• Allergy to drug: Read the entire label of the medication to ensure that you are not allergic to any of the active or inactive components present in the medication.
• Vaccinations: People who have an existing infection or a weakened immune system should not take this medication, as it has immunosuppressive properties. Do not get any vaccinations or immunizations while using this medication.
• Injection risks: Hydrocortisone should not be given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscular) in people with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

Some of the most common side effects that can be seen with the use of Hydrocortisone 100mg Generic Injections are:

• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Edema or fluid retention

Some more serious side effects that can be observed with the use of Hydrocortisone 100mg Generic Injections are:

• Stunted growth in children: slow growth in children, learning disability
• Muscle issues: muscle pain, stiffness, cramps, spasms, tiredness
• Reduced adrenal function: Nausea, vomiting, weakness, tiredness, low energy, low blood pressure
• High blood sugar: more thirst than usual, more urination than usual, increased hunger, tiredness, confusion, fruity-smelling breath
• Infections: A latent infection, such as tuberculosis or Hepatitis B, may become active again.
• Severe mood changes: mood swings, alterations in personality, depression, changes in general behavior, aggression, irritability
• Weak bones: reduced bone density, fractures, bones breaking more easily (can be determined by a bone density test; menopausal women are at higher risk of this)
• Vision problems: cloudy or foggy vision, near-sightedness, changes in color, glare issues, loss of vision, eye pain, redness in eyes, severe headache and vomiting, vision halos
• Cushing’s syndrome: Rounded rosy face, weight gain, fat around upper back or base of neck, thinning of skin, easy bruising, weakness, tiredness, depression, anxiety, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, issues with sleep
• Increased blood pressure: Sudden headache, chest pain, dizziness, confusion, trouble breathing, blurry vision, anxiety, buzzing in the ears, nosebleeds, feeling of skipped heartbeats
• A severe allergic reaction: breathing problems, wheezing, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling on the face and mouth, trouble swallowing, tightness in the throat, itching, rashes, hives, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, dizziness, stomach cramps, joint pain

This medication is to be administered to you by a medical professional.
Do not self-administer. If you do need to, make sure you have been taught to do so by your doctor or nurse.