hydrocortisone (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Alkindi Sprinkle, Cortef, more...SoluCortef

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet (Cortef, generic)

  • 5mg
  • 10mg
  • 20mg

powder for injection (SoluCortef)

  • 100mg/vial
  • 250mg/vial
  • 500mg/vial
  • 1g/vial

Inflammation

20-240 mg PO qDay

100-500 mg/dose IV/IM q2hr, q4hr, or q6hr

Status Asthmaticus

1-2 mg/kg IV q6hr initially for 24 hours; maintenance: 0.5-1 mg/kg q6hr  

Acute Adrenal Crisis (Off-label)

100 mg IV bolus, then 200 mg over 24hr by continuous infusion or divided q6hr; then 100 mg over 24 hr the following day

When patient is stabilized: 50 mg PO q8hr for 6 doses, then tapered to 30-50 mg/day PO in divided doses

Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency

15-25 mg/day PO divided q8-12hr

COVID-19 (Off-label)

NIH guidelines recommend corticosteroids (preferably dexamethasone) to reduce mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 disease who are receiving either invasive mechanical ventilation or oxygen alone, but not among those receiving no respiratory support

If dexamethasone is unavailable, use alternant glucocorticoids (eg, prednisone, methylprednisolone, or hydrocortisone)

Hydrocortisone 160 mg PO/IV qDay for up to 10 days or discharge, whichever comes first; use in addition to standard of care

Consider hydrocortisone use as follows

  • Supplement oxygen, but not requiring oxygen delivery through high-flow device, noninvasive ventilation, invasive mechanical ventilation, or ECMO
  • Requires oxygen delivery through high-glow device or noninvasive ventilation
  • Requires invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO

Dosing Considerations

Usual PO dosing range: 10-320 mg/day divided q6-8hr

Usual IV/IM dosing range (sodium succinate): 100-500 mg PRN initially; may be repeated q2hr, q4hr, or q6hr PRN

Examples of additional indications

  • Endocrine disorders
    • Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance)
    • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
    • Nonsuppurative thyroiditis
    • Hypercalcemia associated with cancer
  • Rheumatic disorders
    • As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in:
    • Psoriatic arthritis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy)
    • Ankylosing spondylitis
    • Acute and subacute bursitis
    • Acute nonspecific tenosynovitis
    • Acute gouty arthritis
    • Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
    • Synovitis of osteoarthritis
    • Epicondylitis
  • Collagen diseases
    • During an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of:
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • Systemic dermatomyositis (polymyositis)
    • Acute rheumatic carditis
  • Dermatologic diseases
    • Pemphigus
    • Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis
    • Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
    • Exfoliative dermatitis
    • Mycosis fungoides
    • Severe psoriasis
    • Severe seborrheic dermatitis
  • Allergic states
    • Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment:
    • Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis
    • Serum sickness
    • Bronchial asthma
    • Contact dermatitis
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Drug hypersensitivity reactions
  • Ophthalmic diseases
    • Severe acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye and its adnexa such as:
    • Allergic conjunctivitis
    • Keratitis
    • Allergic corneal marginal ulcers
    • Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
    • Iritis and iridocyclitis
    • Chorioretinitis
    • Anterior segment inflammation
    • Diffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditis
    • Optic neuritis
    • Sympathetic ophthalmia
  • Respiratory diseases
    • Symptomatic sarcoidosis
    • Loeffler’s syndrome not manageable by other means
    • Berylliosis
    • Fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy
    • Aspiration pneumonitis
  • Hematologic disorders
    • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults
    • Secondary thrombocytopenia in adults
    • Acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia
    • Erythroblastopenia (RBC anemia)
    • Congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia
  • Neoplastic diseases
    • For palliative management of:
    • Adult leukemias and lymphomas
    • Childhood acute leukemia
  • Edematous states
    • Diuresis induction or remission of proteinuria in nephrotic syndrome, without uremia, of the idiopathic type or that due to lupus erythematosus
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
    • Temporary treatment for critical period of disease in:
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • Regional enteritis
  • Other
    • Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy
    • Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement

Dosage Forms and Strengths

tablet (Cortef, generic)

  • 5mg
  • 10mg
  • 20mg

capsule, immediate-release oral granules (Alkindi Sprinkle)

  • 0.5mg
  • 1mg
  • 2mg
  • 5mg

powder for injection (SoluCortef)

  • 100mg/vial
  • 250mg/vial
  • 500mg/vial
  • 1g/vial

Inflammation

<12 years: 2.5-10 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8hr or 1-5 mg/kg/day IM/IV divided q12-24hr  

&ge:12 years:

  • 20-240 mg PO qDay
  • 100-500 mg/dose IV/IM q2hr, q4hr, or q6hr

Status Asthmaticus

1-2 mg/kg IV q6hr for 24 hr; not to exceed 250 mg  

IV Maintenance: 2 mg/kg/day IV divided q6hr

PO Maintenance: 0.5-1 mg/kg IV q6hr

Adrenocortical Insufficiency

Indicated for physiologic replacement therapy in patients with diseases causing adrenocortical insufficiency

Initial dose: 8-10 mg/m²/day PO divided q8-12hr  

Individualize dose, using lowest possible dosage

Higher doses may be needed based on age and disease symptoms

Lower starting doses may be sufficient in patients with residual, but decreased endogenous cortisol production

Divide total daily dose in 3 doses; older patients may be dosed twice daily

Monitor for symptoms of under and/or overtreatment including signs and symptoms of adrenocortical insufficiency, linear growth and weight gain; adjust doses accordingly

When switching from oral tablet to oral granules (sprinkles), use the same total daily dose

See Oral Administration for complete instructions for how to administer oral granules

Acute Adrenal Crisis

>1 month-1 year

  • 25 mg IV bolus, then 50 mg/m²/day by continuous IV drip or divided q6-8hr  
  • Alternative: 1-2 mg/kg IV bolus, then 25-150 mg/day IV divided q6-8 hr  

1-12 years

  • 50-100 mg rapid IV bolus, then 50 mg/m²/day by continuous IV drip or divided q6-8hr
  • Alternative: 1-2 mg/kg IV bolus, then 150-250 mg/day divided q6-8hr

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (Orphan)

Chronocort, modified release capsules

Sponsor

  • Diurnal LTD; Cardiff Medicentre; Cardiff CF14 4UJ, UK

Dosing Considerations

Monitor for symptoms of under and/or overtreatment including signs and symptoms of adrenocortical insufficiency, linear growth and weight gain; adjust doses accordingly

Increased doses may be needed during episodes of acute febrile illness, gastroenteritis, surgery, or major trauma

Examples of additional indications

  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
  • Palliative management of acute childhood leukemia
  • Congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia
  • Drug hypersensitivity reactions
  • Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy)
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            • mifepristone

              mifepristone, hydrocortisone. Mechanism: unknown. Contraindicated. Mfr. states that mifepristone is contraindicated in pts. on long term corticosteroid Tx.

            Serious - Use Alternative (84)

            • adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Corticosteroids may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3mo after cessation of corticosteroid therapy.

            • aldesleukin

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of aldesleukin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid combination because corticosteroids can potentially diminish the antineoplastic effects of aldesleukin.

            • anthrax vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of anthrax vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • astemizole

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of astemizole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • axicabtagene ciloleucel

              hydrocortisone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

            • BCG vaccine live

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • brexucabtagene autoleucel

              hydrocortisone, brexucabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ciltacabtagene autoleucel

              hydrocortisone, ciltacabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cisapride

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of cisapride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dihydroergotamine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of dihydroergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dihydroergotamine intranasal

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of dihydroergotamine intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • diphtheria & tetanus toxoids

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • dronedarone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erdafitinib

              erdafitinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, separate administration by at least 6 hr before or after administration of P-gp substrates with narrow therapeutic index.

            • ergotamine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin base by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin lactobionate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • everolimus

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hepatitis A vaccine inactivated

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of hepatitis A vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • hepatitis a/b vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of hepatitis a/b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • hepatitis b vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of hepatitis b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • human papillomavirus vaccine, bivalent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, bivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

            • human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

            • human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

            • idecabtagene vicleucel

              hydrocortisone, idecabtagene vicleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive drugs may reduce the immune response to influenza vaccine.

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • influenza virus vaccine trivalent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive drugs may reduce the immune response to influenza vaccine.

            • Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • lasmiditan

              lasmiditan increases levels of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lisocabtagene maraleucel

              hydrocortisone, lisocabtagene maraleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

            • lovastatin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of lovastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • macimorelin

              hydrocortisone, macimorelin. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Drugs that directly affect the pituitary secretion of growth hormone (GH) may impact the accuracy of the macimorelin diagnostic test. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs affecting GH release before administering macimorelin. .

            • measles (rubeola) vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of measles (rubeola) vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pacritinib

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • poliovirus vaccine live oral trivalent

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of poliovirus vaccine live oral trivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • quinidine

              quinidine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rabies vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of rabies vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids may interfere with development of active immunity.

            • rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • ranolazine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rotavirus oral vaccine, live

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • rubella vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of rubella vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • sertindole

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of sertindole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • silodosin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of silodosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • simvastatin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of simvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sirolimus

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • sotorasib

              sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.

            • squill

              hydrocortisone increases toxicity of squill by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tepotinib

              tepotinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.

            • terfenadine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of terfenadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • testosterone intranasal

              testosterone intranasal, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration increases risk for edema, particularly in patients with cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease.

            • tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • tick-borne encephalitis vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of tick-borne encephalitis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • tisagenlecleucel

              hydrocortisone, tisagenlecleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

            • tofacitinib

              hydrocortisone, tofacitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tolvaptan

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • typhoid polysaccharide vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of typhoid polysaccharide vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • typhoid vaccine live

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • varicella virus vaccine live

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • yellow fever vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • zoster vaccine live

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of zoster vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            Monitor Closely (261)

            • aceclofenac

              aceclofenac, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • acemetacin

              acemetacin, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • albiglutide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

            • alitretinoin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of alitretinoin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • almotriptan

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alprazolam

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amiodarone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              amiodarone will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • antithrombin alfa

              hydrocortisone, antithrombin alfa. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • antithrombin III

              hydrocortisone, antithrombin III. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • aprepitant

              aprepitant will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • argatroban

              hydrocortisone, argatroban. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • aripiprazole

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aspirin

              aspirin, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • aspirin rectal

              aspirin rectal, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

              aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atogepant

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atorvastatin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of atorvastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atorvastatin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atracurium

              atracurium, hydrocortisone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

            • axitinib

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • belatacept

              belatacept and hydrocortisone both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bemiparin

              hydrocortisone, bemiparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • berotralstat

              berotralstat will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered.

            • bivalirudin

              hydrocortisone, bivalirudin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bosutinib

              bosutinib increases levels of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • budesonide

              budesonide will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buspirone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbamazepine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • celecoxib

              celecoxib, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • cholera vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune response to cholera vaccine.

            • cholestyramine

              cholestyramine decreases levels of hydrocortisone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

              choline magnesium trisalicylate, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • cilostazol

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cinacalcet

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ciprofloxacin

              hydrocortisone and ciprofloxacin both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of quinolone antibiotics and corticosteroids may increase risk of tendon rupture.

            • cisatracurium

              cisatracurium, hydrocortisone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clopidogrel

              hydrocortisone will increase the level or effect of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the metabolism of clopidogrel to its active metabolite. Monitor patients for potential increase in antiplatelet effects when CYP3A4 inducers are used in combination with clopidogrel

            • clotrimazole

              clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clozapine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • colchicine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of colchicine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              cortisone will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclosporine

              cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone, cyclosporine. decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may increase or decrease cyclosporine concentrations. Also, cyclosporine may increase the plasma concentrations of the corticosteroids. Monitor for changes in cyclosporine concentrations and for toxicities of corticosteroids and/or cyclosporine.

              hydrocortisone, cyclosporine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may increase or decrease cyclosporine concentrations. Also, cyclosporine may increase the plasma concentrations of the corticosteroids. Monitor for changes in cyclosporine concentrations and for toxicities of corticosteroids and/or cyclosporine.

            • dalteparin

              hydrocortisone, dalteparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • darunavir

              darunavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dengue vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of dengue vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies (eg, irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, corticosteroids [greater than physiologic doses]) may reduce immune response to dengue vaccine.

            • denosumab

              hydrocortisone, denosumab. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • DHEA, herbal

              DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dichlorphenamide

              dichlorphenamide and hydrocortisone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diclofenac

              diclofenac, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • dienogest/estradiol valerate

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Advise women to use alternative method of contraception or back-up method when moderate or weak enzyme inducer is used with combination contraceptives. Back-up contraception should be continued for 28 days after discontinuing medication to ensure contraceptive reliability.

            • diflunisal

              diflunisal, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • diltiazem

              diltiazem will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dyphylline

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of dyphylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eletriptan

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat increases levels of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the P-gp substrate and titrate to clinical effect.

            • enoxaparin

              hydrocortisone, enoxaparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • erlotinib

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estradiol

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estrogens conjugated synthetic

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estrogens esterified

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of estrogens esterified by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • estropipate

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etodolac

              etodolac, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • etonogestrel

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of etonogestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etravirine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • exenatide injectable solution

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of exenatide injectable solution by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

            • exenatide injectable suspension

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of exenatide injectable suspension by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully.

            • felodipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              felodipine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fenoprofen

              fenoprofen, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • fesoterodine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fingolimod

              hydrocortisone increases effects of fingolimod by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant therapy is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression. Use caution when switching patients from long-acting therapies with immune effects. .

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fludrocortisone

              fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • flurbiprofen

              flurbiprofen, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • fondaparinux

              hydrocortisone, fondaparinux. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosaprepitant

              fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fostamatinib

              fostamatinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of fostamatinib may increase concentrations of P-gp substrates. Monitor for toxicities of the P-gp substrate drug that may require dosage reduction when given concurrently with fostamatinib.

            • gemifloxacin

              hydrocortisone and gemifloxacin both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of quinolone antibiotics and corticosteroids may increase risk of tendon rupture.

            • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

              glecaprevir/pibrentasvir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glycerol phenylbutyrate

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of glycerol phenylbutyrate by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may cause the breakdown of body protein and increase plasma ammonia levels; monitor ammonia levels closely when glycerol phenylbutyrate is coadministered with corticosteroids.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • guanfacine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

            • hemin

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of hemin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that increase delta-aminolevulinic acid synthetase may decrease hemin effect.

            • heparin

              hydrocortisone, heparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC)

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibuprofen

              ibuprofen, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • ibuprofen IV

              ibuprofen IV, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • iloperidone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              hydrocortisone, indacaterol, inhaled. serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination may increase risk of hypokalemia.

            • indinavir

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indomethacin

              indomethacin, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • influenza A (H5N1) vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza A (H5N1) vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids used in greater than physiologic doses may reduce immune response to H5N1 vaccine.

            • influenza virus vaccine (H5N1), adjuvanted

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine (H5N1), adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids used in greater than physiologic doses may reduce immune response to H5N1 vaccine.

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.

            • influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.

            • insulin degludec

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin degludec by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Endogneous cortisol is a regulatory hormone that increases blood glucose levels; exogenous systemic corticosteroids have been associated with hyperglycemia and may cause diabetes with chronic, high dose use; dose of antidiabetic agents may need adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Endogneous cortisol is a regulatory hormone that increases blood glucose levels; exogenous systemic corticosteroids have been associated with hyperglycemia and may cause diabetes with chronic, high dose use; dose of antidiabetic agents may need adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin inhaled

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Endogneous cortisol is a regulatory hormone that increases blood glucose levels; exogenous systemic corticosteroids have been associated with hyperglycemia and may cause diabetes with chronic, high dose use; dose of antidiabetic agents may need adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone and isavuconazonium sulfate both decrease immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • istradefylline

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates.

            • ivacaftor

              ivacaftor increases levels of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Ivacaftor and its M1 metabolite has the potential to inhibit P-gp; may significantly increase systemic exposure to sensitive P-gp substrates with a narrow therapeutic index.

            • ixabepilone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketoprofen

              ketoprofen, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • ketorolac

              ketorolac, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • ketorolac intranasal

              ketorolac intranasal, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • lacidipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of lacidipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lenacapavir

              lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenacapavir (a CYP3A4 inhibitor) may significantly increase levels of hydrocortisone, resulting in an increase risk of toxicities (eg, Cushing syndrome, adrenal suppression). Initiate dexamethasone as the lowest starting dose, monitor, and titrate accordingly.

            • lepirudin

              hydrocortisone, lepirudin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • lercanidipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of lercanidipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • letermovir

              letermovir increases levels of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levobupivacaine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of levobupivacaine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levofloxacin

              hydrocortisone and levofloxacin both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of quinolone antibiotics and corticosteroids may increase risk of tendon rupture.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • linagliptin

              hydrocortisone will increase the level or effect of linagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of alternative treatments is strongly recommended when linagliptin is to be administered with a CYP3A4 inducer

            • liraglutide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of liraglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

            • lomitapide

              lomitapide increases levels of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing dose when used concomitantly with lomitapide.

            • lonafarnib

              lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lonafarnib is a weak P-gp inhibitor. Monitor for adverse reactions if coadministered with P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. Reduce P-gp substrate dose if needed.

            • lonapegsomatropin

              lonapegsomatropin decreases effects of hydrocortisone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Growth hormone (GH) inhibits microsomal enzyme 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1, which converts cortisone to its active metabolite, cortisol. Patients with untreated GH deficiency may have increases in serum cortisol, and initiation of lonapegsomatropin may result decreased serum cortisol. Patients with hypoadrenalism treated with glucocorticoids may require an increase glucocorticoid stress or maintenance doses following lonapegsomatropin initiation.

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of lonapegsomatropin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Glucocorticoid therapy and supraphysiologic glucocorticoid treatment may attenuate the growth promoting effects of lonapegsomatropin in children. Carefully adjust glucocorticoid replacement dosing in children receiving glucocorticoid treatments to avoid both hypoadrenalism and an inhibitory effect on growth.

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of lonapegsomatropin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Supraphysiologic glucocorticoid treatment may attenuate growth-promoting effects of growth hormone (GH). Microsomal enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11-beta-HSD-1) is required for conversion of cortisone to its active metabolite, cortisol, in hepatic and adipose tissue. GH inhibits 11-beta-HSD-1. Consequently, individuals with untreated GH deficiency have relative increases in 11-beta-HSD-1 and serum cortisol. Initiation of GH analogs may result in inhibition of 11-beta-HSD-1 and reduced serum cortisol concentrations.

            • lopinavir

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loratadine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              loratadine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lornoxicam

              lornoxicam, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • lovastatin

              lovastatin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lumefantrine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • maraviroc

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • marijuana

              marijuana will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meclofenamate

              meclofenamate, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • mefenamic acid

              mefenamic acid, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • meloxicam

              meloxicam, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • meningococcal group B vaccine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of meningococcal group B vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Individuals with altered immunocompetence may have reduced immune responses to the vaccine.

            • mestranol

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methadone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methylprednisolone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • moxifloxacin

              hydrocortisone and moxifloxacin both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of quinolone antibiotics and corticosteroids may increase risk of tendon rupture.

            • nabumetone

              nabumetone, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • naproxen

              naproxen, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nicardipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nicardipine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nifedipine

              nifedipine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nifedipine will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nisoldipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • norfloxacin

              hydrocortisone and norfloxacin both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of quinolone antibiotics and corticosteroids may increase risk of tendon rupture.

            • ocrelizumab

              hydrocortisone and ocrelizumab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of ocrelizumab with high doses of corticosteroids is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression.

            • ofatumumab SC

              ofatumumab SC, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when coadministering immunosuppressive therapies with coadministration. When switching from therapies with immune effects, take into account the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies when initiating ofatumumab SC.

            • ofloxacin

              hydrocortisone and ofloxacin both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of quinolone antibiotics and corticosteroids may increase risk of tendon rupture.

            • olodaterol inhaled

              hydrocortisone and olodaterol inhaled both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxaprozin

              oxaprozin, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pancuronium

              pancuronium, hydrocortisone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

            • parecoxib

              parecoxib, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • pazopanib

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenindione

              hydrocortisone, phenindione. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • piroxicam

              piroxicam, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • poliovirus vaccine inactivated

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of poliovirus vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

            • ponatinib

              ponatinib increases levels of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ponesimod

              ponesimod and hydrocortisone both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prednisone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of prednisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • protamine

              hydrocortisone, protamine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • quercetin

              quercetin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinidine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ranolazine

              ranolazine will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • repaglinide

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rimonabant

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of rimonabant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rocuronium

              rocuronium, hydrocortisone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

            • romidepsin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rufinamide

              rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • salicylates (non-asa)

              salicylates (non-asa), hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • salsalate

              salsalate, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • saquinavir

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sarecycline

              sarecycline will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sildenafil

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • simvastatin

              simvastatin will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sipuleucel-T

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of sipuleucel-T by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • sirolimus

              sirolimus will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

              hydrocortisone, sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May be associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia.

            • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of hydrocortisone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

            • sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

              hydrocortisone and sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of hydrocortisone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

            • solifenacin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • somapacitan

              somapacitan decreases effects of hydrocortisone by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Microsomal enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11-beta-HSD-1) required for cortisone conversion to its active metabolite, cortisol, in hepatic and adipose tissue. GH inhibits 11-beta-HSD-1. Patients treated with glucocorticoid for hypoadrenalism may require increased maintenance or stress doses after initiating somapacitan.

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of somapacitan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Supraphysiologic glucocorticoid treatment may attenuate growth-promoting effects of growth hormone (GH). Microsomal enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11-beta-HSD-1) is required for conversion of cortisone to its active metabolite, cortisol, in hepatic and adipose tissue. GH inhibits 11-beta-HSD-1. Consequently, individuals with untreated GH deficiency have relative increases in 11-beta-HSD-1 and serum cortisol. Initiation of GH analogs may result in inhibition of 11-beta-HSD-1 and reduced serum cortisol concentrations.

            • somatrem

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of somatrem by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • somatrogon

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of somatrogon by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Supraphysiologic glucocorticoid treatment may attenuate growth-promoting effects of growth hormone (GH). Microsomal enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11-beta-HSD-1) is required for conversion of cortisone to its active metabolite, cortisol, in hepatic and adipose tissue. GH inhibits 11-beta-HSD-1. Consequently, individuals with untreated GH deficiency have relative increases in 11-beta-HSD-1 and serum cortisol. Initiation of GH analogs may result in inhibition of 11-beta-HSD-1 and reduced serum cortisol concentrations.

            • somatropin

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of somatropin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Supraphysiologic glucocorticoid treatment may attenuate growth-promoting effects of growth hormone (GH). Microsomal enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11-beta-HSD-1) is required for conversion of cortisone to its active metabolite, cortisol, in hepatic and adipose tissue. GH inhibits 11-beta-HSD-1. Consequently, individuals with untreated GH deficiency have relative increases in 11-beta-HSD-1 and serum cortisol. Initiation of GH analogs may result in inhibition of 11-beta-HSD-1 and reduced serum cortisol concentrations.

            • sorafenib

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of sorafenib by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.

            • succinylcholine

              succinylcholine, hydrocortisone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

            • sulfasalazine

              sulfasalazine, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • sulindac

              sulindac, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • sunitinib

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tacrolimus

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              tacrolimus will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tazemetostat

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • temsirolimus

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • theophylline

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tinzaparin

              hydrocortisone, tinzaparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

            • tipranavir

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolfenamic acid

              tolfenamic acid, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • tolmetin

              tolmetin, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • tolterodine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolvaptan

              tolvaptan will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • topiramate

              topiramate will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trastuzumab

              trastuzumab, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .

            • trastuzumab deruxtecan

              trastuzumab deruxtecan, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .

            • trazodone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              trazodone will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triazolam

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

            • ublituximab

              ublituximab and hydrocortisone both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to potential additive immunosuppressive effects, consider duration of effect and mechanism of action of these therapies if coadministered

            • ubrogepant

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ubrogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dose adjustment is recommended with concomitant use of ubrogepant and moderate and weak CYP3A4 inducers. (see Dosage Modifications)

            • vardenafil

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vecuronium

              vecuronium, hydrocortisone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

            • verapamil

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voriconazole

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • warfarin

              hydrocortisone increases effects of warfarin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • xipamide

              xipamide, hydrocortisone. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypokalemia.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zoster vaccine recombinant

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of zoster vaccine recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies may reduce the effectiveness of zoster vaccine recombinant.

            Minor (137)

            • acarbose

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alfentanil

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alfuzosin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aliskiren

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of aliskiren by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alosetron

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amitriptyline

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amlodipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amphotericin B deoxycholate

              amphotericin B deoxycholate, hydrocortisone. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Potential for hypokalemia.

            • armodafinil

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of armodafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aspirin

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of aspirin by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aspirin rectal

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of aspirin rectal by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • atazanavir

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • balsalazide

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of balsalazide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bendroflumethiazide

              hydrocortisone, bendroflumethiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • bexarotene

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of bexarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bosentan

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bumetanide

              hydrocortisone, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • calcium acetate

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of calcium acetate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • calcium carbonate

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of calcium carbonate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • calcium chloride

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of calcium chloride by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • calcium citrate

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of calcium citrate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • calcium gluconate

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of calcium gluconate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cevimeline

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of cevimeline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chlorothiazide

              hydrocortisone, chlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • chlorpropamide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chlorthalidone

              hydrocortisone, chlorthalidone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of choline magnesium trisalicylate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chromium

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of chromium by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clarithromycin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clomethiazole

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clomethiazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clomipramine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • colestipol

              colestipol decreases levels of hydrocortisone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclopenthiazide

              hydrocortisone, cyclopenthiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • cyclosporine

              hydrocortisone, cyclosporine. Either increases levels of the other by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • danazol

              danazol, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • dapsone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • delavirdine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of delavirdine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • diflunisal

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of diflunisal by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • disopyramide

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • docetaxel

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • donepezil

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • doxorubicin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • doxorubicin liposomal

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • dutasteride

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of dutasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • efavirenz

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eplerenone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eslicarbazepine acetate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ethacrynic acid

              hydrocortisone, ethacrynic acid. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • etoposide

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of etoposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • etoricoxib

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of etoricoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eucalyptus

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of eucalyptus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • exemestane

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of exemestane by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • feverfew

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of feverfew by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • finasteride

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of finasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fluoxymesterone

              fluoxymesterone, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • furosemide

              hydrocortisone, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • galantamine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • glimepiride

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • glipizide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • gliquidone

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of gliquidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • glyburide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              hydrocortisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • imatinib

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • imipramine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • indapamide

              hydrocortisone, indapamide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • insulin aspart

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • insulin detemir

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • insulin glargine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • insulin glulisine

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • insulin lispro

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • insulin NPH

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • insulin regular human

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • isoniazid

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of isoniazid by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • isradipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • itraconazole

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of itraconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ketoconazole

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • levoketoconazole

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • mesalamine

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of mesalamine by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • mesterolone

              mesterolone, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • metformin

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • methyclothiazide

              hydrocortisone, methyclothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • methyltestosterone

              methyltestosterone, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • metolazone

              hydrocortisone, metolazone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • metyrapone

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of metyrapone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • mibefradil

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of mibefradil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • miglitol

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • montelukast

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of montelukast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nateglinide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nifedipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nimodipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nitrendipine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of nitrendipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • oxandrolone

              oxandrolone, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • oxybutynin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of oxybutynin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • oxymetholone

              oxymetholone, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • paclitaxel

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • paclitaxel protein bound

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • parecoxib

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pimozide

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pioglitazone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of pioglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • porfimer

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of porfimer by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • prednisolone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of prednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • propafenone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • quinine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rabeprazole

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ramelteon

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • repaglinide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rosiglitazone

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • salicylates (non-asa)

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of salicylates (non-asa) by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • salsalate

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sargramostim

              hydrocortisone increases effects of sargramostim by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • saxagliptin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sitagliptin

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sufentanil

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulfasalazine

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of sulfasalazine by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tacrolimus

              hydrocortisone, tacrolimus. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tamoxifen

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of tamoxifen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • telithromycin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of telithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • testosterone

              testosterone, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • testosterone buccal system

              testosterone buccal system, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • testosterone topical

              testosterone topical, hydrocortisone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

            • tolazamide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tolbutamide

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • torsemide

              hydrocortisone, torsemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

            • troglitazone

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of troglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • troleandomycin

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of troleandomycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vesnarinone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of vesnarinone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vildagliptin

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of vildagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vinblastine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vincristine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vincristine liposomal

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vinorelbine

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • willow bark

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of willow bark by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zaleplon

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of zaleplon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ziprasidone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zolpidem

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zonisamide

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            Frequency Not Defined

            Fluid and electrolyte disturbances

            • Sodium retention
            • Fluid retention
            • Potassium loss
            • Hypokalemic alkalosis

            Cardiovascular

            • Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients
            • Increased blood pressure

            Musculoskeletal

            • Muscle weakness
            • Steroid myopathy
            • Loss of muscle mass
            • Osteoporosis
            • Tendon rupture, particularly of the Achilles tendon
            • Vertebral compression fractures
            • Aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads
            • Pathologic fracture of long bones

            Gastrointestinal

            • Peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage
            • Pancreatitis
            • Abdominal distention
            • Ulcerative esophagitis
            • Increased ALT, AST, and alkaline phosphatase

            Dermatologic

            • Impaired wound healing
            • Thin fragile skin
            • Petechiae and ecchymoses
            • Facial erythema
            • Increased sweating
            • May suppress reactions to skin tests

            Neurological

            • Increased intracranial pressure with papilledema (pseudotumor cerebri) usually after treatment
            • Convulsions
            • Vertigo
            • Headache
            • Epidural lipomatosis
            • Behavioral and mood changes

            Endocrine

            • Increased appetite and weight gain
            • Development of Cushingoid state
            • Suppression of growth in children
            • Secondary adrenocortical and pituitary unresponsiveness, particularly in times of stress, as in trauma, surgery or illness
            • Menstrual irregularities
            • Decreased carbohydrate tolerance
            • Manifestations of latent diabetes mellitus
            • Increased requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetics

            Ophthalmic

            • Central serous chorioretinopathy
            • Posterior subcapsular cataracts
            • Increased intraocular pressure
            • Glaucoma
            • Exophthalmos

            Metabolic

            • Negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism
            • Blood and lymphatic system disorders H4
            • Leukocytosis

            Postmarketing Reports

            Allergic reactions: Anaphylaxis, angioedema

            Cardiovascular: Bradycardia, cardiac arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac enlargement, circulatory collapse, congestive heart failure, fat embolism, hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in premature infants, myocardial rupture following recent myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema, syncope, tachycardia, thromboembolism, thrombophlebitis, vasculitis

            Dermatologic: Acne, allergic dermatitis, cutaneous and subcutaneous atrophy, dry scalp, edema, facial erythema, hyper or hypo-pigmentation, impaired wound healing, increased sweating, petechiae and ecchymoses, rash, sterile abscess, striae, suppressed reactions to skin tests, thin fragile skin, thinning scalp hair, urticaria

            Endocrine: Abnormal fat deposits, decreased carbohydrate tolerance, development of Cushingoid state, hirsutism, manifestations of latent diabetes mellitus and increased requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetics, menstrual irregularities, moon faces, secondary adrenocortical and pituitary unresponsiveness (particularly in times of stress, as in trauma, surgery or illness), suppression of growth in pediatric patients

            Fluid and electrolyte disturbances: Fluid retention, potassium loss, hypertension, hypokalemic alkalosis, sodium retention

            Gastrointestinal: Abdominal distention, elevation in serum liver enzymes levels (usually reversible upon discontinuation), hepatomegaly, hiccups, malaise, nausea, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage, ulcerative esophagitis

            General: Increased appetite and weight gain

            Metabolic: Negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism

            Musculoskeletal: Osteonecrosis of femoral and humeral heads, Charcot-like arthropathy, loss of muscle mass, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, pathologic fracture of long bones, steroid myopathy, tendon rupture, vertebral compression fractures

            Neurological: Arachnoiditis, convulsions, depression, emotional instability, euphoria, headache, increased intracranial pressure with papilledema (pseudo-tumor cerebri) usually following discontinuation of treatment, insomnia, meningitis, mood swings, neuritis, neuropathy, paraparesis/paraplegia, paresthesia, personality changes, sensory disturbances, vertigo

            Ophthalmic: Exophthalmos, glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, posterior subcapsular cataracts, and central serous chorioretinopathy

            Reproductive: Alteration in motility and number of spermatozoa

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            Warnings

            Contraindications

            Untreated serious infections (except tuberculous meningitis or septic shock)

            Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (IM administration only)

            Intrathecal administration (injection)

            Use in premature infants (formulations containing benzyl alcohol only)

            Documented hypersensitivity

            Systemic fungal infections

            Administration of live or live, attenuated vaccines is contraindicated in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids

            Cautions

            Use with caution in cirrhosis, ocular herpes simplex, hypertension, diverticulitis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer disease, ulcerative colitis, psychotic tendencies, renal insufficiency, pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, thromboembolic disorders, GI disorders

            Use caution in head injury; increased mortality reported in patients receiving high-dose corticosteroids; not for use as part of head injury management

            Thromboembolic disorders and myopathy may occur

            High dose corticosteroids associated with increased bone loss and osteoporotic fractures; use caution

            Anaphylactoid reactions reported in patients receiving corticosteroids

            Delayed wound healing is possible

            Patients receiving corticosteroids should avoid chickenpox or measles-infected persons if unvaccinated

            Latent tuberculosis may be reactivated (patients with positive tuberculin test should be monitored)

            Some suggestion (not fully substantiated) of slightly increased cleft palate risk if corticosteroids are used in pregnancy

            Prolonged corticosteroid use may result in elevated intraocular pressure, glaucoma, or cataracts

            Killed or inactivated vaccines may be administered; however, the response to such vaccines cannot be predicted

            Pheochromocytoma crisis, which can be fatal, reported after administration of systemic corticosteroids; in patients with suspected pheochromocytoma, consider risk of pheochromocytoma crisis prior to administering corticosteroids

            There is enhanced effect of corticosteroids on patients with hypothyroidism and in those with cirrhosis; may need dosage adjustments when changes in thyroid status occur; metabolic clearance of corticosteroids may occur in patients with hyperthyroidsm; it may decrease in hypothoroid patients

            Myopathy reported with high dose corticosteroids; mostly in patients with neuromuscular transmission disorders; likely to affect ocular and/or respiratory muscles; monitor creatinine kinase

            Kaposi sarcoma occurrence associated with prolonged corticosteroid treatment; consider discontinuing therapy if it occurs

            Dermal and/or subdermal skin atrophy may occur at site of injection may occur

            Corticosteroids should be used cautiously in patients with ocular herpes simplex because of possible corneal perforation

            In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during, and after stressful situations is indicated

            Prolonged use of corticosteroids may increase incidence of secondary infection; rule out latent or active amebiasis in any patient with recent travel to tropical climates or unexplained diarrhea prior to initiating corticosteroid therapy; corticosteroids may mask some signs of infection, and new infections may appear during their use; with increasing doses of corticosteroids, rate of occurrence of infectious complications increases; there may be decreased resistance and inability to localize infection when corticosteroids are used

            Immunization procedures may be undertaken in patients who are receiving corticosteroids as replacement therapy in physiologic doses (eg, for Addison’s disease)

            Adrenal crisis

            • May cause hypercorticism or suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in patients receiving high doses for prolonged periods and in young children, which may lead to adrenal crisis
            • Use caution when transferring patients from corticosteroids to inhaled products (may precipitate withdrawal symptoms); fatalities resulting from adrenal insufficiency in asthmatic patients during and after transfer from systemic corticosteroids to aerosol steroids, reported
            • Seizure reported with adrenal crisis; use with caution in patients with history of seizures
            • When switching patients to Alkindi Sprinkle from another oral hydrocortisone formulation, consider potential for dosing inaccuracy if other oral hydrocortisone formulation has been manipulated (eg, split or crushed tablets, compounded formulations)
            • Manipulation of oral hydrocortisone formulations may result in a relative difference in hydrocortisone exposure when using the same dosage to initiate Alkindi Sprinkle treatment
            • Closely monitor patients after switching to Alkindi Sprinkle to ensure it is providing the same level of hydrocortisone exposure as the previously used oral hydrocortisone formulation; if symptoms of adrenal insufficiency occur, increase total daily dosage of Alkindi Sprinkle

            Pediatric patients

            • As in adults, pediatric patients should be carefully observed with frequent measurements of blood pressure, weight, height, intraocular pressure, and clinical evaluation for presence of infection, psychosocial disturbances, thromboembolism, peptic ulcers, cataracts, and osteoporosis
            • Pediatric patients treated with corticosteroids by any route, including systemically administered corticosteroids, may experience a decrease in growth velocity; this negative impact of corticosteroids on growth has been observed at low systemic doses and in the absence of laboratory evidence of HPA axis suppression (ie, cosyntropin stimulation and basal cortisol plasma levels)
            • Growth velocity may therefore be a more sensitive indicator of systemic corticosteroid exposure in pediatric patients than some commonly used tests of HPA axis function
            • The linear growth of pediatric patients treated with corticosteroids should be monitored, and the potential growth effects of prolonged treatment should be weighed against clinical benefits obtained and the availability of treatment alternatives; in order to minimize the potential growth effects of corticosteroids, pediatric patients should be titrated to the lowest effective dose
            • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was reported after administration of hydrocortisone to prematurely born infants, therefore appropriate diagnostic evaluation and monitoring of cardiac function and structure should be performed
            • Contact healthcare provider if granules come back up into the child’s mouth (regurgitation) or your child has vomiting after swallowing the medication; the child may not have received the full dose and another dose may be needed

            Epidural injection

            • Serious neurologic events, some resulting in death, have been reported with epidural injection
            • Specific events reported include, but are not limited to, spinal cord infarction, paraplegia, quadriplegia, cortical blindness, and stroke
            • These serious neurologic events have been reported with and without use of fluoroscopy
            • Safety and effectiveness of epidural administration of corticosteroids have not been established, and corticosteroids are not approved for this use
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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy category: C

            Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use with caution

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Glucocorticoid; elicits mild mineralocorticoid activity and moderate anti-inflammatory effects; controls or prevents inflammation by controlling rate of protein synthesis, suppressing migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) and fibroblasts, and reversing capillary permeability

            Absorption

            Bioavailability: PO, 96%

            Duration: Short-acting

            Distribution

            Protein bound: 90%

            Vd: 34 L

            Metabolism

            Metabolized in tissues and liver

            Metabolites: Glucuronide and sulfates (inactive)

            Elimination

            Half-life: Plasma, 1-2 hr; biologic, 8-12 hr

            Excretion: Urine (mainly), feces (minimally)

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            Administration

            IV Incompatibilities

            Additive: Amobarbital(?), ampicillin(?), bleomycin, colistimethate, cytarabine(?), dimenhydrinate (may be compatible at low concentrations of both), ephedrine, heparin in D5W, hydralazine, kanamycin(?), metaraminol, nafcillin, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, prochlorperazine, promethazine

            Syringe: Doxapram

            Y-site: Ciprofloxacin, diazepam, idarubicin, methylprednisolone(?), midazolam, phenytoin, promethazine(?; may be diluent-dependent), sargramostim

            IV Compatibilities

            Solution: dextrose-Ringer, dextrose-lactated Ringer, dextrose-saline, D5W, D10W, fructose 10%, Ringer, lactated Ringer, NS, 0.5NS, sodium lactate 1/6M

            Additive: Amikacin, aminophylline, amphotericin B, calcium chloride, calcium gluconate, chloramphenicol, clindamycin, corticotropin, daunorubicin, diphenhydramine, dopamine, erythromycin, floxacillin, furosemide, heparin in NS, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, mephentermine, metronidazole, mitomycin, mitoxantrone, netilmicin, norepinephrine, penicillin G potassium/sodium, piperacillin, polymyxin B, potassium chloride, procaine, theophylline, thiopental, vancomycin, verapamil, vitamins B and C

            Syringe: Diatrizoate, iohexol, iopamidol, ioxaglate, iothalamate. thiopental

            Y-site (partial list): Acyclovir, allopurinol, amifostine, aminophylline, amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate, ampicillin, argatroban, atracurium, atropine, aztreonam, betamethasone, bivalirudin, calcium gluconate, cefepime, chlordiazepoxide, cisatracurium, cladribine, cytarabine, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, digoxin, diltiazem, diphenhydramine, dopamine, esmolol, conjugated estrogens, fentanyl, fluorouracil, hydralazine, heparin, inamrinone, linezolid, morphine sulfate, magnesium sulfate, ondansetron, propofol, propranolol, scopolamine, succinylcholine, tacrolimus, vecuronium

            IV Preparation

            100-mg vial: Reconstitute in ≤2 mL SWI/BWI

            Act-O-Vial: Follow instructions (final concentration, 50-125 mg/mL)

            Infusion: Dilute in D5W, NS, or D5/NS to 0.1-1 mg/mL

            IV Administration

            IV push: Over 0.5-10 min

            Intermittent infusion: Over 30 minutes

            IM Administration

            Act-O-Vial: Mix according to instructions and inject IM

            Oral Administration

            Administer with food or mild to decrease GI symptoms

            Capsule, immediate-release oral granules

            • Oral granules are contained within capsules; do not swallow capsules; do not chew or crush granules
            • Round dose to nearest 0.5 mg or 1 mg; contents of more than 1 capsule may be needed to supply dose
            • Do not administer granules in nasogastric or gastric tubes as they may cause tube blockage
            • Do not add granules to liquid as this can result in reductions in the administered dose and result in a bitter taste
            • Open capsule and administer granules as follows
              • Hold capsule so the printed strength is at the top and tap to ensure all the granules are in lower half of capsule
              • Gently squeeze bottom of capsule and twist off top of capsule
              • Granules may be administered by pouring directly onto the patient’s tongue, pouring onto a spoon and placing in the patient’s mouth, or sprinkling onto a spoonful of cold or room temperature soft food (eg, yogurt, fruit puree)
              • Administer and swallow granules within 5 minutes to avoid a bitter taste, as the outer taste masking cover can dissolve
              • Tap capsule to ensure all granules are emptied
              • Avoid wetting capsule on tongue or soft food as this may result in granules remaining in the capsule
              • Immediately follow administration with ingestion of fluids (eg, water, milk, breastmilk, formula) to ensure all granules are swallowed

            Storage

            Parenteral

            • Unopened vials: Store at controlled room temperature 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
            • Reconstituted solution: Store at controlled room temperature 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) and protect from light; discard unused solution after 3 days

            Tablets

            • Store at controlled room temperature 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)

            Capsule, immediate-release oral granules

            • Store at controlled room temperature 20-25ºC (68-77ºF); excursions permitted to 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
            • Store in original bottle to protect from light
            • Use capsules within 60 days after opening bottle
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            1 % lotion
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            1 % lotion
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            1 % cream
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            2 % lotion
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            1 % cream
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            2.5 % cream
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            2 % lotion
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            1 % lotion
            Texacort topical
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            2.5 % solution
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            100 mg/60 mL enema
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            100 mg/60 mL enema
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            25 mg suppos
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            25 mg suppos
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            20 mg tablet
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            10 mg tablet
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            5 mg tablet
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            10 mg tablet
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            20 mg tablet
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            10 mg tablet
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            5 mg tablet
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            20 mg tablet
            hydrocortisone oral
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            5 mg tablet
            hydrocortisone oral
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            10 mg tablet
            hydrocortisone oral
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            20 mg tablet
            hydrocortisone oral
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            5 mg tablet
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            2.5 % cream
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            2.5 % cream
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            1 % cream
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            1 % cream
            Proctosol HC topical
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            2.5 % cream
            Anusol-HC topical
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            2.5 % cream
            Cortizone-10 Plus topical
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            1 % cream
            Procto-Med HC topical
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            2.5 % cream
            hydrocortisone rectal
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            100 mg/60 mL enema

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            HYDROCORTISONE - TOPICAL

            (HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aquanil HC, Cetacort, Cortaid, Hytone

            USES: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid.

            HOW TO USE: There are many hydrocortisone products available. Many can be purchased without a prescription. Some products require a prescription. Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the choice of the product that is best for you.Use this medication on the skin only. However, do not use it on the face or underarms unless directed to do so by your doctor. Some products are meant to be used on the scalp for various conditions. To correctly use these products, follow the directions on the product package.Wash and dry your hands before using. Clean and dry the affected area. If you are using the lotion or foam, shake it well just before using. If you are using the spray, check the product package to see if it needs to be shaken before each use. Apply a small amount of medication to the affected area and gently rub in, usually up to 4 times a day or as directed by your doctor or the product package. Dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of condition being treated. Do not bandage, cover, or wrap the area unless directed to do so by your doctor. If used in or near the diaper area on an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.After applying the medication, wash your hands, unless the hands are being treated. Avoid getting this medication in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get the medication in these areas, rinse with plenty of water. If irritation occurs or continues, contact your doctor right away.Use this medication only for the condition for which it was prescribed or a condition that is listed on the product package. Do not use it for longer than directed by the product package or your doctor.Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse after 7 days or if you think you may have a serious medical problem.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Stinging, burning, irritation, dryness, or redness at the application site may occur. Acne, unusual hair growth, small red bumps on the skin (folliculitis), skin thinning/discoloration, or stretch marks may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.If the treated area starts to bleed, especially if you are using this product for anal itching, contact your doctor right away.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before using hydrocortisone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (such as prednisone, triamcinolone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.If you have any health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.If you have itching of the outer female genitals with vaginal discharge, consult your doctor before using this product.Do not use if there is an infection or sore in the area to be treated. Skin infections can become worse when this medication is used. Tell your doctor promptly if redness, swelling, or irritation does not improve.Children may be more sensitive to the effects of too much corticosteroid medication. Consult your doctor for more details.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk when applied to the skin. Similar medications pass into breast milk when taken by mouth. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

            OVERDOSE: This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.If prescribed by your doctor, use this medication for your current condition only. Do not use it later for other skin problems unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.Keep all medical and lab appointments.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Refer to the storage information printed on the package. Protect from light and moisture. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised May 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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