Endocrinology · Corticosteroid
Hydrocortisone
Dose
100 mg IV QDS in acute adrenal crisis / severe asthma. 50 mg q6h in septic shock refractory.
Use
Adrenal crisis, severe asthma, anaphylaxis adjunct, IBD flare.
Monitoring
Glucose, BP, electrolytes, infection signs.
Side effects
- • Hyperglycaemia
- • Hypertension
- • Immunosuppression
- • Osteoporosis
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
