apollo
0

Welcome User

Login/Sign Up

Home
Buy Medicines
Lab Tests
Doctor Consult
Circle Membership
insurance
Blogs
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Return & Refunds
Need Help
Terms and Conditions
  1. Home
  2. Medicine

  3. CADCORT 100MG INJECTION

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION, Pack of 1 INJECTION
Offers on medicine orders
All offers
axis icici
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION is used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. It contains Hydrocortisone, which inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. It also works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. Common side effects of CADCORT 100MG INJECTION are acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, nausea, muscle weakness, or indigestion.

Read more
rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

Also Explore

Momverse
Ask Apollo
insurance

Composition :

HYDROCORTISONE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About CADCORT 100MG INJECTION

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids used to treat symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory processes. It is used to treat painful, swollen joints and tendons in conditions such as golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow. Also, it is used to improve different conditions such as ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the lower bowel), Crohn’s disease (inflammation of the gut), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (autoimmune disorder), severe shock due to infection or injury or failure of adrenal glands. CADCORT 100MG INJECTION may be used for a short duration when other means do not or insufficiently help in case of severe allergic reactions, severe asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (lung disease that causes shortness of breath), or status asthmaticus (a persistent asthma attack).

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION contains 'Hydrocortisone', which inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. It also works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol.

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, CADCORT 100MG INJECTION may cause common side effects such as acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, nausea, muscle weakness or indigestion. Most of these side effects of CADCORT 100MG INJECTION do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION. If you have an infection, avoid receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION; if you develop any new infection while on treatment with CADCORT 100MG INJECTION, consult a doctor.

Uses of CADCORT 100MG INJECTION

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION is used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. The detailed uses of CADCORT 100MG INJECTION are as follows:
• Suppression of inflammatory condition: CADCORT 100MG INJECTION reduces inflammation by suppressing the immune system's response and blocking the production of inflammatory chemicals.
• Reduce allergic conditions: CADCORT 100MG INJECTION helps to relieve allergic conditions by reducing inflammation, itching, and swelling caused by allergic reactions.
• Preoperative Medication: CADCORT 100MG INJECTION may be used for minor surgical procedures not requiring a general anaesthetic; a double dose of hydrocortisone should be given pre-operatively.
• Promotion of Diuresis: CADCORT 100MG INJECTION can help promote diuresis in cases of fluid overload, such as heart failure, by increasing urine production when there's excess fluid in the body.

Directions for Use

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. CADCORT 100MG INJECTION is used to treat painful, swollen joints and tendons in conditions such as golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow. Also, it is used to improve different conditions such as ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the lower bowel), Crohn’s disease (inflammation of the gut), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (autoimmune disorder), severe shock due to infection or injury or failure of adrenal glands. CADCORT 100MG INJECTION may be used for a short duration when other means do not or insufficiently help in case of severe allergic reactions, severe asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (lung disease that causes shortness of breath), or status asthmaticus (a persistent asthma attack). Also, hydrocortisone works as a hormone replacement for cortisol (a natural hormone) when your body does not make enough cortisol as the adrenal cortex does not function properly (ex: Addison's disease). CADCORT 100MG INJECTION may be used in combination with other adrenal cortex hormones.

How CADCORT 100MG INJECTION Works

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION contains 'Hydrocortisone', which inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. It also works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of CADCORT 100MG INJECTION

Since CADCORT 100MG INJECTION is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION. Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please inform your doctor immediately. If you have an infection, avoid receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION, and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with CADCORT 100MG INJECTION, consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
HydrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical
HydrocortisoneIopamidol
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

HydrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
Combining Mifepristone and Cadcort 100mg Injection can reduce the effects of Cadcort 100mg Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cadcort 100mg Injection with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
Taking Iopamidol and Cadcort 100mg Injection together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cadcort 100mg Injection with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneOfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
Co-administration of Cadcort 100mg Injection and Ofloxacin can result in tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cadcort 100mg Injection and Ofloxacin together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have pain, swelling, or inflammation in a muscle location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydrocortisonePolio Vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
The combined use of polio vaccine and Cadcort 100mg Injection can cause a risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of the polio vaccine and Cadcort 100mg Injection can lead to an interaction, Before receiving the vaccine, you should let your doctor know if you are now receiving or have recently received Cadcort 100mg Injection. Your doctor may decide to postpone vaccination in some cases so that your body has time to recover from the side effects of Cadcort 100mg Injection therapy. On the other hand, if you recently had the polio vaccine, your doctor might decide to put off starting your Cadcort 100mg Injection therapy for a few weeks.
HydrocortisoneLevofloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
Coadministration of Levofloxacin and Cadcort 100mg Injection can induce tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. These cords are called tendons) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of levofloxacin with Cadcort 100mg Injection can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation in a tendon location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, call a doctor immediately. You should refrain from exercising or using the afflicted region.
HydrocortisoneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
The combined use of Leflunomide and Cadcort 100mg Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of leflunomide and Cadcort 100mg Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
The combined use of Voclosporin and Cadcort 100mg Injection can increase the risk of infections and certain kinds of cancer, including skin cancer and cancer of the lymph glands.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Voclosporin and Cadcort 100mg Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, severe abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
The combined use of Dofetilide and Cadcort 100mg Injection can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Dofetilide and Cadcort 100mg Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneNorfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
Coadministration of Norfloxacin and Cadcort 100mg Injection can increase the risk or severity of tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons attached to the muscle and bones).

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Norfloxacin and Cadcort 100mg Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneZiprasidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cadcort 100mg Injection:
Coadministration of Ziprasidone and Cadcort 100mg Injection can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of ziprasidone and Cadcort 100mg Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid the consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

Product Substitutes

bannner image

Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of CADCORT 100MG INJECTION with alcohol is unknown. Please discuss this with your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks, as corticosteroids may increase the risk of low birth weight of the baby.

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

Small amounts of Hydrocortisone may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION. If you are advised to continue breastfeeding while on treatment with CADCORT 100MG INJECTION, your baby will need extra checks to ensure she/he is not being affected by CADCORT 100MG INJECTION.

bannner image

Driving

Caution

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION may cause muscle weakness, mood changes or blurred vision. If you experience these symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.

bannner image

Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

bannner image

Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving CADCORT 100MG INJECTION. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

bannner image

Children

Caution

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION should be administered carefully to children as prolonged use may interfere with the growth and development of children and cause cataracts.

Have a query?

FAQs

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION is used to treat Allergic and inflammatory conditions.

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION contains Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Also, it works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol.

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION may cause mental problems, especially if given in high doses. However, inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and suicidal thoughts while on treatment with CADCORT 100MG INJECTION.

A blue steroid card consists of patients' instructions and provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using CADCORT 100MG INJECTION for more than three weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION may cause side effects such as acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, nausea, muscle weakness or indigestion. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, CADCORT 100MG INJECTION is a steroid. It belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids.

CADCORT 100MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

The most common side effect of CADCORT 100MG INJECTION is intense pain and swelling in the joint where it was given. This usually improves after a few days. It is helpful to rest the joint for 24 hours after using CADCORT 100MG INJECTION and avoid heavy exercise. It might be safe to take painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if advised by the doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India
Other Info - CAD0120

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.

Author Details

Veda MaddalaDoctor badge

Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Apr 15, 2025 | 8:58 AM IST

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7811.pdf
  2. https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/a7fd6525-e743-469e-a5c3-13975936c163.pdf
  3. https://file.wuxuwang.com/hma/HU_H_0604_001_FinalPL.pdf
whatsapp Floating Button