What Are the Side Effects of Hydroprednisone Injection?

Update Date: 2024-06-07 Source: Network

Hydroprednisone injection has certain side effects, and long-term use can cause the following side effects: iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome facial features and posture, weight gain, lower extremity edema, skin purple striae, easy bleeding tendency, poor wound healing, acne, menstrual disorders, humerus or femoral head ischemic necrosis, osteoporosis and fractures (including vertebral compression fractures).

The main component of hydroprednisone injection is glucocorticoid, which can reduce and prevent the inflammatory response of tissues, thereby reducing the manifestations of inflammation.

This product is suitable for allergic and autoimmune inflammatory diseases, collagen diseases, such as rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, severe bronchial asthma, nephrotic syndrome, thrombocytopenic purpura, granulocytopenia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, various adrenocortical insufficiency, exfoliative dermatitis, pemphigus, neurodermatitis, eczema, etc.

The best way to prevent the side effects of hydroprednisone injection is to pay attention to the usage method. Take 2-5ml at a time, dilute with 500ml of sodium chloride injection or 5% glucose injection, shake well, and administer intravenously by drip or as determined by the doctor.

In addition, hydroprednisone injection is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to this product and other steroidal hormones, as well as pregnant and lactating women.