| Message: | White Crystalline Powder Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate
Product name: Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate
CAS Registry Number: 125-04-2
Assay: 97-102%
Molecular Formula: C25H33O8Na
Molecular weight: 484.52
Reference Standard: USP24
Appearance: White or nearly white crystalline powder
Usage
As an anti-inflammatory medication. Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate relieves inflammation in various parts of the body.
To treat or prevent allergic reactions.
As treatment of certain kinds of autoimmune diseases, skin conditions, asthma and other lung conditions.
As treatment for a variety of cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
To treat nausea and vomiting associated with some chemotherapy drugs.
Used to stimulate appetite in cancer patients with severe appetite problems.
The lotion (topical) is used in treatment of allergic skin reactions, and relieves symptoms of itching, redness, and swelling.
Also used to replace steroids in conditions of adrenal insufficiency (low production of needed steroids produced by the adrenal glands).
Cautions:
Before starting Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). Do not take aspirin, or products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this.
Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate.
If you have been on hydrocortisone pills daily, for a long period of time, serious side effects may occur if you discontinue the medication abruptly. Do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your healthcare provider. Do not change the dose of hydrocortisone on your own.
Inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or may be pregnant prior to starting this treatment. Pregnancy category C (use in pregnancy only when benefit to the mother outweighs risk to the fetus).
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