Hydrocortisone Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Hydrocortisone Injection
| Generic name | hydrocortisone (as hydrocortisone sodium succinate or hydrocortisone sodium phosphate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Corticosteroid (glucocorticoid) |
| Forms | Powder for solution for injection/infusion, Solution for injection |
Hydrocortisone injection is a steroid medicine (glucocorticoid) that is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein or muscle. It is used in a hospital or clinic setting, though some patients or caregivers may be trained to give it at home for emergencies.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.