Hydrocortisone
Indications
- Thyrotoxic crisis [thyroid storm]
- Adrenocortical insufficiency resulting from septic shock
- Acute hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema of the upper respiratory tract and anaphylaxis [adjunct to adrenaline]
- Corticosteroid replacement [patients who have taken more than 10 mg prednisolone per day or equivalent within 3 months of minor surgery under general anaesthesia]
- Corticosteroid replacement [patients who have taken more than 10 mg prednisolone per day or equivalent within 3 months of moderate or major surgery]
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Drug Interactions
2 drug interactions identified for Hydrocortisone. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
corticosteroids (systemic) Congestive heart failure; diabetes mellitus (including a family history of); diverticular disease (increased risk of diverticular perforation); diverticulitis; epilepsy; gla...
Side Effects
corticosteroids (systemic) Common or very common Anxiety; appetite increased; behaviour abnormal; cataract subcapsular; cognitive impairment; Cushing's syndrome; electrolyte imbalance; fluid retention...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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