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About Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's

Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids used to treat symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory processes. It is used to treat painful, swollen joints and tendons in conditions such as golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow. Also, it is used to improve different conditions such as ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the lower bowel), Crohn’s disease (inflammation of the gut), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (autoimmune disorder), severe shock due to infection or injury or failure of adrenal glands. Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's may be used for a short duration when other means do not or insufficiently help in case of severe allergic reactions, severe asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (lung disease that causes shortness of breath), or status asthmaticus (a persistent asthma attack).

Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's contains 'Hydrocortisone', which works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Also, it works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol.

Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's may cause common side effects such as acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, nausea, muscle weakness or indigestion. Most of these side effects of Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before receiving Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's. If you have an infection, avoid receiving Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's; if you develop any new infection while on treatment with Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's, consult a doctor.

Uses of Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's

Allergic and inflammatory conditions

Directions for Use

Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's is used to treat painful, swollen joints and tendons in conditions such as golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow. Also, it is used to improve different conditions such as ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the lower bowel), Crohn’s disease (inflammation of the gut), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (autoimmune disorder), severe shock due to infection or injury or failure of adrenal glands. Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's may be used for a short duration when other means do not or insufficiently help in case of severe allergic reactions, severe asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (lung disease that causes shortness of breath), or status asthmaticus (a persistent asthma attack). Also, hydrocortisone works as a hormone replacement for cortisol (a natural hormone) when your body does not make enough cortisol as the adrenal cortex does not function properly (ex: Addison's disease). Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's may be used in combination with other adrenal cortex hormones.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's

  • Acne
  • Increased hair growth
  • Weight gain
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Muscle weakness
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before receiving Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's. Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please inform your doctor immediately. If you have an infection, avoid receiving Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's, consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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HydrocortisoneIopamidol
Critical
HydrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical

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HydrocortisoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
Taking Iopamidol and Eff-Cort 100 Injection together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eff-Cort 100 Injection with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
Combining Mifepristone and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can reduce the effects of Eff-Cort 100 Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eff-Cort 100 Injection with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
The combined use of Dofetilide and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Dofetilide and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneMoxifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
Taking Moxifloxacin and Eff-Cort 100 Injection together can cause tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injury to the soft tissue that connects muscle to bone).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Moxifloxacin and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area (back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb), consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
The combined use of Voclosporin and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can increase the risk of infections and certain kinds of cancer, including skin cancer and cancer of the lymph glands.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Voclosporin and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, severe abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisonePolio Vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
The combined use of polio vaccine and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can cause a risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of the polio vaccine and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, Before receiving the vaccine, you should let your doctor know if you are now receiving or have recently received Eff-Cort 100 Injection. Your doctor may decide to postpone vaccination in some cases so that your body has time to recover from the side effects of Eff-Cort 100 Injection therapy. On the other hand, if you recently had the polio vaccine, your doctor might decide to put off starting your Eff-Cort 100 Injection therapy for a few weeks.
HydrocortisoneGrepafloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
Taking Grepafloxacin and Eff-Cort 100 Injection together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of grepafloxacin and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneThalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
Coadministration of thalidomide and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Thalidomide and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness ,or swelling in an arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
The combined use of Leflunomide and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of leflunomide and Eff-Cort 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneOfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Eff-Cort 100 Injection:
Co-administration of Eff-Cort 100 Injection and Ofloxacin can result in tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Eff-Cort 100 Injection and Ofloxacin together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have pain, swelling, or inflammation in a muscle location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid the consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's may increase the risk of infections, especially if taken for a long duration, as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while on treatment with Eff-Cort 100 Injection 1's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Inflammation: It is a response generated by damage to living tissues. This response is a defence mechanism to protect the body from injury, infection, or disease. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, pain, swelling, heat, or loss of function. Inflammation can be caused due to certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, or exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can’t eliminate easily. 

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