What happens if I overdose Hydrocortisone Auden?
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Hydrocortisone Auden solution:
Hydrocortisone Auden solution is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Hydrocortisone Auden solution at home, store Hydrocortisone Auden solution as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Hydrocortisone Auden solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Overdose of Hydrocortisone Auden in details
Reports of acute toxicity and/or death following overdosage of glucocorticoids are rare. In the event of overdosage, no specific antidote is available, treatment is supportive and symptomatic.
The intraperitoneal LD50 of Hydrocortisone Auden in female mice was 1740 mg/kg.
What should I avoid while taking Hydrocortisone Auden?
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with Hydrocortisone Auden. Vaccines may not work as well while you are taking a steroid.
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking Hydrocortisone Auden.
Hydrocortisone Auden warnings
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Suppression
Systemic effects of topical corticosteroids may include reversible HPA axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria.
Studies conducted in pediatric subjects demonstrated reversible HPA axis suppression after use of Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate. Pediatric patients may be more susceptible than adults to systemic toxicity from equivalent doses of Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate due to their larger skin surface-to-body-mass ratios.
Patients applying a topical corticosteroid to a large surface area or to areas under occlusion should be considered for periodic evaluation of the HPA axis. This may be done by using cosyntropin (ACTH1-24) stimulation testing (CST).
If HPA axis suppression is noted, the frequency of application should be reduced or the drug should be withdrawn, or a less potent corticosteroid should be substituted. Signs and symptoms of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency may occur, requiring supplemental systemic corticosteroids.
Concomitant Skin Infections
If skin infections are present or develop, an appropriate antifungal, antibacterial or antiviral agent should be used. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, use of Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.
Skin Irritation
Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate may cause local skin adverse reactions.
If irritation develops, Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Allergic contact dermatitis with corticosteroids is usually diagnosed by observing a failure to heal rather than noticing a clinical exacerbation. Such an observation should be corroborated with appropriate patch testing.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Hydrocortisone Auden?
Some medical conditions may interact with Hydrocortisone Auden enema. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a weakened immune system; a parasitic, bacterial, fungal, or viral infection; heart failure; diabetes; diarrhea; swelling of the esophagus; stomach problems; blockage of the bowel or other bowel problems; abnormal blood electrolyte (eg, potassium, sodium) levels; measles; tuberculosis (TB); chickenpox; shingles; or herpes infection of the eye; or if you have received a recent vaccination
- if you have a history of glaucoma, cataracts, or other eye problems; high blood pressure; weak bones; heart attack; ulcers; kidney problems; liver problems (eg, cirrhosis); underactive thyroid; nerve problems (eg, myasthenia gravis); or a positive TB skin test
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Hydrocortisone Auden enema. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Aprepitant, clarithromycin, or hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills) because they may increase the risk of Hydrocortisone Auden enema's side effects
- Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or rifampin because they may decrease Hydrocortisone Auden enema's effectiveness
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), ritodrine, or smallpox vaccine because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Hydrocortisone Auden enema
- Interleukin-2 or mifepristone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Hydrocortisone Auden enema
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Hydrocortisone Auden enema may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Hydrocortisone Auden precautions
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Suppression
Systemic effects of topical corticosteroids may include reversible HPA axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria.
Studies conducted in pediatric subjects demonstrated reversible HPA axis suppression after use of Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate. Pediatric patients may be more susceptible than adults to systemic toxicity from equivalent doses of Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate due to their larger skin surface-to-body-mass ratios.
Patients applying a topical corticosteroid to a large surface area or to areas under occlusion should be considered for periodic evaluation of the HPA axis. This may be done by using cosyntropin (ACTH1-24) stimulation testing (CST).
If HPA axis suppression is noted, the frequency of application should be reduced or the drug should be withdrawn, or a less potent corticosteroid should be substituted. Signs and symptoms of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency may occur, requiring supplemental systemic corticosteroids.
Concomitant Skin Infections
If skin infections are present or develop, an appropriate antifungal, antibacterial or antiviral agent should be used. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, use of Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.
Skin Irritation
Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate may cause local skin adverse reactions.
If irritation develops, Hydrocortisone Auden Butyrate should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Allergic contact dermatitis with corticosteroids is usually diagnosed by observing a failure to heal rather than noticing a clinical exacerbation. Such an observation should be corroborated with appropriate patch testing.
What happens if I miss a dose of Hydrocortisone Auden?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your Hydrocortisone Auden injection.
References
- DailyMed. "CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE; HYDROCORTISONE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "hydrocortisone". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00741 (accessed September 17, 2018).
- MeSH. "Anti-Inflammatory Agents". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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