Hycort 100 MG Injection 5 ML

Hycort 100 MG Injection 5 ML is used to manage the following health conditions:

• Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency - a condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones

• Various rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, acute gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

• Collagen diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and acute rheumatic carditis

• Different dermatologic diseases like pemphigus, severe erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, and mycosis fungoides

• Allergic conditions such as bronchial asthma, medicines hypersensitivity reactions, angioedema, and anaphylaxis

• Ophthalmic diseases like allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, optic neuritis

• Gastrointestinal diseases, including ulcerative colitis and regional enteritis

• Respiratory conditions like aspiration pneumonitis and disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis

• Hematologic disorders such as acquired hemolytic anaemia, leukaemia, and thrombocytopenic purpura

• Palliative management of neoplastic diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma

• Cerebral edema associated with brain tumours or after brain surgery

• Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block

• Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement.

• A healthcare professional will administer this medicine either intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle).

• The duration between injections depends on your specific condition as directed by your doctor.

Hycort 100 MG Injection 5 ML is administered intravenously or via an intramuscular route.

Hycort 100 MG Injection 5 ML contains hydrocortisone (100 mg), which acts on the body as follows:

• Suppresses Inflammation: Hydrocortisone works by blocking the production of substances that trigger inflammation, such as prostaglandins. This helps in reducing swelling, redness, and pain.

• Modulates Immune System: It lowers the lymphatic system's activity and volume, thus reducing immune cell circulation. This helps in preventing them from reaching sites of inflammation.

• Alters Body's Response: It influences the production of certain chemicals like histamine and leukotrienes thereby altering the body's normal response to infection and stress.

• Functions as Replacement Therapy: In conditions where the adrenal glands are deficient in producing enough cortisol, hydrocortisone acts as a replacement therapy.

• Store Hycort 100 MG Injection 5 ML at room temperature, ideally between 20°C to 25°C.

• Shield the medication from light.

• Do not expose it to excessive moisture or heat.

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• If you're managing inflammatory or allergic conditions with Hycort 100 MG Injection 5 ML, consider incorporating Omega-3-rich foods like fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds into your diet. These nutrients can help reduce inflammation.

• Regular gentle exercise such as walking or yoga might help ease symptoms of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, which are often managed with Hycort 100 MG Injection 5 ML. Always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regime.