HYDROCORTISONE

Question 1

Administration in renal impairment?

Answer 1

oral and IV route should be used with caution

Question 2

how long should hc be given over in an intermittent infusion?

Answer 2

20-30 minutes

Question 3

what should hc be made up with for IV

Answer 3

glucose 5 or NaCl 0.9

Question 4

in which group of patients should this drug not be given?

Answer 4

children if off label for adrenal insufficiency due to serious risk of adrenal crisis due to changing absorption
CHF, diabetes, diverticulitis, epilepsy

Question 5

side effects of HC

Answer 5

adrenal insufficiency
adrenal cirsis
anxiety, behavioural changes, cushings, electrolyte imbalance, fatigue, fluid retention, infection risk, OP, gastric ulcer, growth retardation

Question 6

can you use hc in pregnancy?

Answer 6

pregnant women with fluid retention should be monitored, can be given

Question 7

C/I of hc?

Answer 7

avoid live vaccines if using at immunosuppressive doses

acnea, dermatitis, bacterial, viral or fungal legions

Question 8

monitoring if used in children?

Answer 8

height and weight of children