Formulary Monographs [HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE, 6804]
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HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE
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ADRENALS
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See Hydrocortisone.For anti inflammatory action, e.g. connective tissue disorders, chronic active hepatitis, allergic disorders.
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Adult: i.m., slow i.v. inj. Or infusion: 100-500mg, 3-4 times in 24 hrs. Pediatric: neonates: 10 mg as a slow inj. Then 100 mg/m2/day as a continuous infusion or in divided doses every 6-8 hrs; reduced over 4-5 day s to an oral maintenance dose. 1
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