Hydrocortisone Flashcards
Hydrocortisone
Indications
(4)
- asthma (excl Mild)
- acute exacerbation of COPD (evidence of respiratory distress)
- refractory anaphylaxis with persistent wheeze (unresponsive to 3 x IM adrenaline)
- suspected or at risk of adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis)
Hydrocortisone
Contraindications
(1)
- allergy or adverse drug reaction
Hydrocortisone
Precautions
(1)
- hypertension
Hydrocortisone
Presentation
vial, 100mg
Hydrocortisone
Reconstitution
100mg of powder to be mixed with 2mL sodium chloride 0.9%
Hydrocortisone
Asthma
Adult
IM
100mg
single dose only
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COPD
Adult
IM
100mg
single dose only
Hydrocortisone
Adrenal Crisis
Adult
IM
100mg
single dose only
Hydrocortisone
Adrenal Crisis
Adult
IV
100mg - slow push over 1 minute
single dose only
Hydrocortisone
Asthma
Adult
IV
100mg - slow push over 1 minute
single dose only
Hydrocortisone
Asthma
Adult
IV
100mg - slow push over 1 minute
single dose only
Hydrocortisone
Anaphylaxis
Adult
IV
200mg - slow push over 1 minute
single dose only
Hydrocortisone
Anaphylaxis
Adult
IM
200mg
single dose only
Hydrocortisone
Anaphylaxis
Paediatric
IM
4mg/kg
single dose only
max dose 100mg
Hydrocortisone
Anaphylaxis
Paediatric
IV
4mg/kg - slow push over 1 minute
single dose only
max dose 100mg