Cortem Injection 1

Cortem Injection 1 is used to manage the following health conditions:

• Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency - a condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones

• Various rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, acute gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

• Collagen diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and acute rheumatic carditis

• Different dermatologic diseases like pemphigus, severe erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, and mycosis fungoides

• Allergic conditions such as bronchial asthma, medicines hypersensitivity reactions, angioedema, and anaphylaxis

• Ophthalmic diseases like allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, optic neuritis

• Gastrointestinal diseases, including ulcerative colitis and regional enteritis

• Respiratory conditions like aspiration pneumonitis and disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis

• Hematologic disorders such as acquired hemolytic anaemia, leukaemia, and thrombocytopenic purpura

• Palliative management of neoplastic diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma

• Cerebral edema associated with brain tumours or after brain surgery

• Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block

• Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement.

• A healthcare professional will administer this medicine either intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle).

• The duration between injections depends on your specific condition as directed by your doctor.

Cortem Injection 1 is administered intravenously or via an intramuscular route.

Cortem Injection 1 contains hydrocortisone (100 mg), which acts on the body as follows:

• Suppresses Inflammation: Hydrocortisone works by blocking the production of substances that trigger inflammation, such as prostaglandins. This helps in reducing swelling, redness, and pain.

• Modulates Immune System: It lowers the lymphatic system's activity and volume, thus reducing immune cell circulation. This helps in preventing them from reaching sites of inflammation.

• Alters Body's Response: It influences the production of certain chemicals like histamine and leukotrienes thereby altering the body's normal response to infection and stress.

• Functions as Replacement Therapy: In conditions where the adrenal glands are deficient in producing enough cortisol, hydrocortisone acts as a replacement therapy.

• Store Cortem Injection 1 at room temperature, ideally between 20°C to 25°C.

• Shield the medication from light.

• Do not expose it to excessive moisture or heat.

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• If you're managing inflammatory or allergic conditions with Cortem Injection 1, consider incorporating Omega-3-rich foods like fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds into your diet. These nutrients can help reduce inflammation.

• Regular gentle exercise such as walking or yoga might help ease symptoms of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, which are often managed with Cortem Injection 1. Always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regime.