Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Hydrocortisone(100mg)
Vial of 1 Injection
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Unicort 100mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. It is usually given to patients who are not able to take the tablet form of the medicine. Taking the medicine can make it harder for your body to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Also before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking.
This medicine may cause few common side effects such as injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). It may also cause mood changes in some people. If any of these side effects bother you or if you experienced any symptoms which you feel are due to the use of this medicine, let your doctor know. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
Hydrocortisone in Unicort Injection works by blocking or reducing the action of some natural substances in the skin that cause swelling, redness and allergies.
However, the pharmacokinetics of hydrocortisone can vary by 10 times from patient to patient. Topical hydrocortisone cream is 4-19% bioavailable[8546995] with a Tmax of 24h. Hydrocortisone retention enemas are have a bioavailability of 0.810 for slow absorbers and 0.502 in rapid absorbers.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Niticort
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Mood changes
Increased risk of infection
Weight gain
inactive tuberculosis
herpes simplex infection of the eye
an infection due to a fungus
intestinal infection caused by the roundworm Strongyloides
pheochromocytoma
a condition with low thyroid hormone levels
diabetes
insufficiency of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
low amount of potassium in the blood
psychotic disorder
brain injury
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder
a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy
increased pressure in the eye
wide-angle glaucoma
clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts
high blood pressure
chronic heart failure
an ulcer from too much stomach acid
diverticulitis
surgical joining of two parts of the intestine
hardening of the liver
decreased kidney function
osteoporosis, a condition of weak bones
decreased calcification or density of bone
inherited deficiency of argininosuccinate lyase
inherited carbamoyl phosphate synthetase deficiency
citrullinemia
infection caused by the varicella zoster virus
measles
ornithine carbamoyltransferase deficiency
arginase deficiency
exposure to the measles
exposure to the chickenpox
broken bone due to disease or illness
malaria affecting the brain
hyperammonemia associated with N-acetylglutamate synthase deficiency
Unicort 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Unicort 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Unicort 100mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Collagen diseases. Systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dermatological diseases. Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Allergic states.
Gastro-intestinal diseases.
Respiratory diseases.
Some products that may interact with this drug are: aldesleukin, mifepristone, other drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (such as antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel, NSAIDs like ibuprofen/naproxen, "blood thinners" like warfarin/dabigatran). Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding when used with this medication.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Unicort 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Unicort 100mg Injection helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Unicort 100mg Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Unicort 100mg Injection. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop using Unicort 100mg Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How does Unicort 100mg Injection work?
Unicort 100mg Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Unicort 100mg Injection a steroid?
Yes, Unicort 100mg Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Unicort 100mg Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Unicort 100mg Injection used for?
Unicort 100mg Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat many conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It also helps to treat autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and certain eye disorders.
Q. How is Unicort 100mg Injection administered?
Unicort 100mg Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). Your doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Unicort 100mg Injection.
Q. I was given Unicort 100mg Injection in the knee as I have arthritis. Will it pain after taking Unicort 100mg Injection? What should I do about it?
Unicort 100mg Injection effectively treats many inflammatory conditions, joint pain and inflammation in arthritis being one of its multiple uses. Usually, the pain gets better after a day or two. Try not to have frequent movement for about 24 hours after the injection and do not do any heavy exercise for best results. However, if you experience pain, consult your doctor. The doctor may prescribe some over the counter pain medications if the pain persists for longer or if it bothers you a lot.
