CORTY 200 Injection 1's

Introduction About CORTY 200 INJECTION

CORTY 200 INJECTION contains Hydrocortisone, which belongs to the group of
medicines called Corticosteroids. CORTY 200 INJECTION is used to manage
endocrine disorders (diseases of endocrine glands), rheumatic disorders
(inflammatory and autoimmune diseases), and hematologic disorders (blood
disorders) in affected individuals.

It is also used to manage collagen diseases (autoimmune disease), dermatologic
diseases, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases,
and neoplastic diseases. The medicine is also indicated for use to replace
insufficient corticosteroid hormone and manage edematous and allergic states and
medical emergencies (such as shock or severe allergic reactions) in affected
individuals.

CORTY 200 INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to
hydrocortisone. It is also not recommended for use in patients with systemic
fungal infections, viral infections (such as herpes simplex eye infection,
vaccinia, varicella), and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (a blood disorder
marked by low platelet levels). The medicine is also not indicated for use in
patients who have recently received live-attenuated vaccines.

Before receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have/have had an
infection (such as herpes simplex, chickenpox, tuberculosis, threadworm),
bleeding/clotting problem, suffering from osteoporosis (brittle bone), high
blood pressure, oedema (swelling in arms/legs), diabetes, kidney problems (such
as renal insufficiency), and/or liver problems (such as cirrhosis).

CORTY 200 INJECTION should be administered with caution in pregnant and
breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before
receiving the medicine.

CORTY 200 INJECTION should be administered with caution in children and
adolescents (aged below 18 years). If the medicine is to be received for a
longer period of time, then frequent tests on the child need to be conducted to
manage the risk of developing high intracr
medicine is advised to be administered with caution in elderly patients (aged
above 65 years) after consulting the doctor.

The most common side effects associated with the use of CORTY 200 INJECTION are
pain and swelling at the site of injection. Consult your doctor if any of these
symptoms worsen.

Uses Of CORTY 200 INJECTION

• Manage endocrine disorders, rheumatic disorders, and hematologic disorders
• Manage collagen diseases, dermatologic diseases, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, and neoplastic diseases
• Replaces insufficient corticosteroid hormone and manages edematous and allergic states and medical emergencies (such as shock or severe allergic reactions) in affected individuals

Therapeutic Uses Of CORTY 200 INJECTION

CORTY 200 INJECTION works by replacing insufficient cortisol (naturally produced
steroid) levels and blocks the production of certain chemical messengers
(responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body, which results in
decreased swelling and provides relief from inflammation and pain in affected
individuals.

How CORTY 200 INJECTION Works

CORTY 200 INJECTION works by replacing insufficient cortisol (naturally produced
steroid) levels and blocks the production of certain chemical messengers
(responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body, which results in
decreased swelling and provides relief from inflammation and pain in affected
individuals.

How to use CORTY 200 INJECTION

CORTY 200 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein
as an intravenous injection/infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular
injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of CORTY 200
INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects Of CORTY 200 INJECTION

Common

• pain, swelling at the site of injection

Rare

• skin reactions
• anaphylactic reactions (life-threatening allergic reaction)
• blindness associated with periocular (area surrounding the eyeball) injections

Stop receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• signs of heart failure such as shortness of breath, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, and/or irregular heartbeat
• signs of high blood pressure, such as headaches, feeling unwell
• signs of stomach ulcers such as stomach pain, blood in stools, and/or vomiting blood
• convulsions
• signs of reactivated tuberculosis, such as coughing blood and/or chest pain
• signs of infections such as raised temperature, feeling unwell
• signs of osteoporosis (thin, fragile bones) such as bone/joint pain, broken bones, and/or back pain (that gets worse when standing/walking)
• signs of allergic reactions such as rash, red itchy welts, difficulty while swallowing or breathing, and/or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• you/your child gets infected with measles/chickenpox

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Use with CautionCORTY 200 INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is
clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Breastfeeding

Use with CautionCORTY 200 INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if
it is necessary since the medicine may pass through breastmilk. Consult your
doctor before receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness, vertigo
(internal spinning sensation), visual disturbances, and/or tiredness after
receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionCORTY 200 INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with kidney
problems such as renal inefficiency. Consult your doctor before receiving CORTY
200 INJECTION.

!### Liver

Use with CautionCORTY 200 INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with liver
disease such as cirrhosis. Consult your doctor before receiving CORTY 200
INJECTION.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not receive CORTY 200 INJECTION if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, any
other corticosteroid medicine, and/or any other ingredients in the medicine.
Consult a doctor before receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionCORTY 200 INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with heart
disease such as heart failure, heart attack, and congestive heart disease.
Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Monitoring requiredCORTY 200 INJECTION should be administered with caution in children and
adolescents (aged below 18 years). If the medicine is to be received for a
longer period, then frequent tests on the child need to be conducted to manage
the risk of developing high intracr
administered to a premature baby, then few tests are conducted to monitor heart
function. Consult your doctor before the child receives the medicine.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionCORTY 200 INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above
65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION.

Others

CORTY 200 INJECTION is not recommended to receive if you:

• have systemic fungal infections
• are suffering from idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (blood disorder marked by low platelet levels)
• are administered with live attenuated vaccines
• are suffering from viral infections such as herpes simplex eye infection (a potentially serious type of eye infection), vaccinia, and varicella

Before receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:

• have/have had an infection (such as herpes simplex, chickenpox, tuberculosis, threadworm)
• have bleeding/clotting problem
• are suffering from osteoporosis (brittle bone)
• have high blood pressure
• have oedema (swelling in arms/legs)
• have diabetes
• have/had seizures (convulsions) and/or other neurological problems
• have thyroid problems
• suffer from signs of myasthenia gravis such as muscle pain, muscle weakness
• are suffering from retinal problems/certain eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and herpes infection (viral infection of the eye)
• have certain mental/mood conditions such as depression
• have/had stomach or gut problems such as ulcer or ulcerative colitis
• are suffering from low potassium/calcium levels in the blood
• have a weak immune response
• are scheduled for a surgery

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any
of the following medicine:

• aspirin (used to reduce fever and relieve pain)
• amphotericin B (used to manage serious and potentially life-threatening fungal infections)
• isoniazid (used to manage or manage recurrence of tuberculosis)
• rifampicin (medicine used to manage tuberculosis)
• erythromycin, clarithromycin, and oleandomycin (medicines used to manage bacterial infections)
• anticoagulants (used to manage blood clots) Ex. rivaroxaban, dabigatran
• anticonvulsants (medicines used to manage seizures) Ex. carbamazepine
• barbiturates (sedative-hypnotic medication used to manage seizures) Ex. phenobarbital, phenytoin
• neuromuscular blockers (used in anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation) Ex. rocuronium, vecuronium
• anticholinesterase (medicines used to manage Alzheimer disease) Ex. galantamine, donepezil
• antidiabetics (medicines used to manage diabetes) Ex. insulin, metformin
• antiemetics (medicines used to ease nausea and vomiting) Ex. aprepitant, fosaprepitant
• antifungals (medicines used to manage fungal infections) Ex. itraconazole, ketoconazole
• HIV protease inhibitors (medicines used to manage HIV) Ex. atazanavir, darunavir
• aromatase inhibitors (used to manage breast cancer) Ex. aminoglutethimide
• calcium channel blocker (used to manage low blood pressure) Ex. diltiazem
• cardiac glycosides (used to manage heart failure and irregular heartbeats) Ex. digoxin
• cholestyramine (used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood)
• oral contrace
• somatropin (used to manage growth failure)
• cyclosporine (used to manage organ transplant failure)
• immunosuppressant (used to stop your immune system from attacking health cells) Ex. cyclophosphamide, tacrolimus
• diuretics (used to manage low blood pressure) Ex. chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
• beta2 agonists (used to manage asthma and COPD) Ex. salbutamol, terbutaline
• vaccines (used to boost the immune system) Ex. chickenpox vaccine

B. Drug-Food interaction:

Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking CORTY 200 INJECTION, as it may
cause steroid toxicity.

Overdosage:

CORTY 200 INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a
hospital, and so you are unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your
doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Hydrocortisone
Pharmacological Category	:	Corticosteroid
Therapeutic Indication	:	Inflammatory and allergic conditions, Replacement therapy (of corticosteroid hormone), Emergency conditions (such as shock or severe allergic reactions)
Dosage Forms	:	Cream, Foam, Tablet, Injection

More Information

Storage

• Keep CORTY 200 INJECTION out of reach of children
• Store CORTY 200 INJECTION at room temperature (15°C-30°C)

FAQs About CORTY 200 INJECTION

Q: What is CORTY 200 INJECTION used for?

A: CORTY 200 INJECTION is used to manage endocrine disorders (diseases of
endocrine glands), rheumatic disorders (inflammatory and autoimmune diseases),
and hematologic disorders (blood disorders) in affected individuals. It is also
used to manage collagen diseases (autoimmune disease), dermatologic diseases,
ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, and
neoplastic diseases. The medicine is also indicated for use to replace
insufficient corticosteroid hormone and manage edematous and allergic states and
medical emergencies (such as shock or severe allergic reactions) in affected
individuals.

Q: What are the side effects of CORTY 200 INJECTION?

A: The most common side effects associated with the use of CORTY 200 INJECTION
are pain and swelling at the site of injection. Consult your doctor if any of
these symptoms worsen.

Q: How CORTY 200 INJECTION works?

A: CORTY 200 INJECTION works by replacing insufficient cortisol (naturally
produced steroid) levels and blocks the production of certain chemical
messengers (responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body, which
results in decreased swelling and provides relief from inflammation and pain in
affected individuals.

Q: How CORTY 200 INJECTION should be administered?

A: CORTY 200 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a
vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular
injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of CORTY 200
INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Q: Can CORTY 200 INJECTION be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women?

A: Yes, CORTY 200 INJECTION can be used, but with caution in pregnant and
breast-feeding women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before
receiving the medicine.

Q: Is CORTY 200 INJECTION safe for kids?

A: CORTY 200 INJECTION should be administered with caution in children and
adolescents (aged below 18 years). If the medicine is to be received for a
longer period, then frequent tests on the child need to be conducted to manage
the risk of developing high intracr
administered to a premature baby, then few tests are conducted to monitor heart
function. Consult your doctor before the child receives the medicine.

Q: Who should avoid using CORTY 200 INJECTION?

A: CORTY 200 INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have systemic fungal
infections, are suffering from idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (blood
disorder marked by low platelet levels), are administered with live attenuated
vaccines, or are suffering from viral infections such as herpes simplex eye
infection (a potentially serious type of eye infection), vaccinia, varicella,
are allergic to hydrocortisone, or are taking any other corticosteroid medicine.
Consult your doctor before using it.

Q: What precautions must be taken while using CORTY 200 INJECTION?

A: Before receiving CORTY 200 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have kidney
problems such as renal inefficiency, liver disease such as cirrhosis, heart
disease such as heart failure, heart attack, and congestive heart disease, or
have/have had an infection (such as herpes simplex, chickenpox, tuberculosis,
threadworm), bleeding/clotting problem, suffering from osteoporosis (brittle
bone), high blood pressure, oedema (swelling in arms/legs), diabetes, seizures
(convulsions), and/or other neurological problems, thyroid problem, signs of
myasthenia gravis such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, suffering from retinal
problems/certain eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, herpes infection
(viral infection of eye), certain mental/mood conditions such as depression,
stomach or gut problems such as ulcer or ulcerative colitis, suffering from low
potassium/calcium levels in the blood, or have a weak immune response, or are
scheduled for a surgery.

Q: Can I use CORTY 200 INJECTION every day?

A: CORTY 200 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a
vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular
injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of CORTY 200
INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Do not use more than the recommended dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Q: Is CORTY 200 INJECTION an antibiotic?

A: CORTY 200 INJECTION is a corticosteroid that works by replacing insufficient
cortisol (naturally produced steroid) levels and blocks the production of
certain chemical messengers (responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the
body, which results in decreased swelling and provides relief from inflammation
and pain in affected individuals.

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• Kidney Function Test (KFT)
• Serum Electrolytes/ Electrolytes Profile
• Liver Function Test (LFT)
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