Hydrocortisone injection is a powerful corticosteroid used to rapidly reduce severe inflammation, suppress overactive immune responses, and treat acute hormone deficiencies. It is administered by healthcare professionals in hospitals or clinics.
Primary Uses
- Severe Allergic Reactions: Emergency treatment for anaphylaxis, severe asthma attacks, and major allergic reactions.
- Adrenal Insufficiency: Used as hormone replacement therapy to treat acute adrenal crisis or Addison's disease when the body lacks natural cortisol.
- Inflammatory Disorders: Controls painful flare-ups of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, and severe skin disorders.
- Shock & Trauma: Supportive treatment for severe shock, including septic shock.
