Hydrocortisone Granules on Par, Given Straight or With Food
(MedPage Today) -- May be helpful option for administering meds to pediatric patients, researcher says (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - March 19, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Hydrocortisone plus Fludrocortisone for Adults with Septic Shock
This research article reported 90-day all-cause mortality was lower in hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone vs. placebo group. The rate of serious adverse events did not differ significantly, but hyperglycaemia was more common in steroid group. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - March 7, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Adjunctive Glucocorticoid Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock
This research article outlines a study of patients with septic shock undergoing mechanical ventilation. It found that a continuous infusion of hydrocortisone (200mg daily) did not reduce 90-day mortality (27.9% v 28.8% with placebo; OR 0.95; 95% CI 0.82 to 1.10; P=0.50). (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 25, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Steroids Speed Recovery From Septic Shock; No Survival Benefit Steroids Speed Recovery From Septic Shock; No Survival Benefit
A hydrocortisone infusion does not reduce mortality among septic shock patients undergoing mechanical ventilation, but it does speed recovery when the condition is not fatal, according to an international study of 3,658 patients treated over four years.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - January 23, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Critical Care News Source Type: news

Study Supports Early Postnatal Steroids for Extremely Preterm Infants Study Supports Early Postnatal Steroids for Extremely Preterm Infants
New data confirm the value of early low-dose prophylactic hydrocortisone in extremely preterm infants and suggest that those born after placental vascular disease may benefit the most.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medscape Today News Source Type: news

Hydrocortisone Does Not Seem to Reduce Mortality in Certain Patients with Septic Shock
Hydrocortisone is not associated with reduced mortality in patients with septic shock who undergo mechanical ventilation, according to a study published in the New England... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 19, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Researchers develop first cortisol treatment specifically designed for infants
EU-funded researchers have developed a treatment tailored for babies and children lacking the stress hormone cortisol. The drug, the first hydrocortisone formulation specifically designed for infants, could become available next year following successful clinical trials. (Source: EUROPA - Research Information Centre)
Source: EUROPA - Research Information Centre - January 18, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Once a day glucocorticoid therapy improves health in adrenal insufficiency
According to an Italian study, published in theLancet Diabetes& Endocrinology, adrenal insufficiency patients treated once a day with hydrocortisone have improved immune and metabolic function compared with those on conventional therapy.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 15, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Department of Health advice on hydrocortisone sodium phosphate shortage
There is currently a shortage of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100 mg injection (formerly branded as Efcortesol injection). The sole licensed UK supplier, Concordia, does not expect to be able to supply this product again until late in 2018.The Department of Health (DOH) have commissioned some clinical advice on this matter and Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone sodium succinate) 100 mg, manufactured by Pfizer, is considered an acceptable alternative during this time.Due to differences in formulation and administration the DOH have also commissioned thisguidance on the use of Solu-Cortef.These videos demonstrate the pr...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 8, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Prednisone vs. Hydrocortisone
Title: Prednisone vs. HydrocortisoneCategory: MedicationsCreated: 10/31/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - October 31, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Hydrocortisone Does Not Up Survival Without BPD in Preemies
Survival without moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia in extremely preterm infants similar with hydrocortisone versus placebo (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - October 12, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Journal, Source Type: news

Lucky Mart Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Piyanping Anti-Itch Lotion Due to Incorrect Active Ingredient
Lucky Mart Inc. is voluntarily recalling lots C14005, C16001 and C16002 of Piyanping Anti-Itch Lotion to the consumer level. The product was manufactured using the active pharmaceutical ingredient dexamethasone rather than hydrocortisone. Dexamethasone is not listed as an ingredient in the labeling. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - August 30, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Your NEJM Group Today: Salt-and-Pepper Skin Changes / Vitamin C, Thiamine, & Hydrocortisone for Sepsis / Ohio IM Opportunities (FREE)
By the Editors Have a look at some of the latest clinical content from NEJM Group:NEJM Clinical Practice Center: Images in clinical medicine: A … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - July 19, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Cortaid (Hydrocortisone Cream and Ointment 1.0%) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 28, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Cortisporin Ointment (Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc, and Hydrocortisone) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 21, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news