Glucocorticoids (Short Acting) Solucortef (Hydrocortisone) 12 hrs Action 1To reduce the synthesis of proteins from amino acids

but increase their break down. To produce increased deposition of fat on shoulders and face. Reduce lymphocytes and increased blood cells Suppress the inflammatory response and allergic responses of the body Increase the uric acid excretion in the urine

2345Indication Endocrine disorders Rheumatic disorders Allergic reaction Respiratory diseases (asthma) Edematous state Anaphylactic shock haemorrhage Dose 100mg vial , 250mg vial 500 mg vial For parentral use I/V 100mg or 200 mg state

Infusion 100mg + 100ml or 500nml 5% D/W or N/Saline Side effects Fluid and electrolyte disturbance Sodium Retention CCF Hypertension Fluid retention Potassium loss Musculo-skeletal Muscle weakness Pathological fracture Gastro intestinal Peptic ulcer Gastric bleeding Inhibit immunologic responses

Decadron (long acting) >48 Actions it is a synthetic glucocorticoid it has a diuretic effect it is an anti inflammatory agent it is used primarily for anti allergic effect

Indication Adrenal insufficiency Bronchial asthma Allergic reaction Ulcerative colitis Shock Skin diseases Rheumatoid arthritis Dose Injectible form 1 vial = 4mg I/V Side Effects Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbance Sodium retention CCF Hypertension Fluid Retention Potassium loss Musculo Skeletal - Muscle weakness Indication CCF (Congestive Cardiac Failure) Atrial Flultter Atrial fibrillation Paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardia