Solu-CORTEF (injection)

Generic name:hydrocortisone (injection) [ HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone ]
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 5, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Solu-CORTEF?

Solu-CORTEF is a steroid medicine that is used in the treatment of many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or lung disorders.

Solu-CORTEF is also used to replace steroids in people with adrenal insufficiency (decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands).

Solu-CORTEF affects your immune system and is often used to treat certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Solu-CORTEF is also used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Solu-CORTEF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Solu-CORTEF if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Solu-CORTEF if you are allergic to it, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

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