What Is Hydrocortisone 20 Mg?
The job of Hydrocortisone 20 Mg substance is to suppress the action of the immune cells and check their activity so that the different signs relating to an autoimmune condition remain in control.
These signs are-
- Swelling
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Redness
- Tenderness
- Hormonal disorder
- Severe allergic conditions
If you go to a doctor, they will first diagnose the exact issue where the use of Hydrocortisone 20 mg would apply. Now, based on the severity of the issue, along with your age and health, a doctor will tell you to use a suitable dose.
You have to follow the conditions of using the dose and complete it by the end of the course. If you stop using the Hydrocortisone 20 Mg, it may not show any effects at all. Very little to no changes may occur within the first few days of using Hydrocortisone 20 mg.
Before using Hydrocortisone, a patient has to tell about any other health issue like a kidney infection, liver disorder, or transplant, immune disorders, skin issues, blood pressure, and heart disorder.
How Does Work
Hydrocortisone 20 Mg is a pill that can keep a check on two things. Firstly, it controls the level of the immune cells and their action in the body.
In addition, when you keep using the medicine for a long time, its gradual action also keeps a check on the hormonal secretion from the adrenal glands.
A combination of these actions helps to reduce the action of some hormones and enzymes, which reduce inflammation, swelling, and abnormal immunity response in the body.
How to Take
To take the Hydrocortisone 20 mg in Australia you will need to go to a doctor first since you have to know the dose. Most often a doctor will tell you to use only a single pill within the whole day.
If your conditions do not get well within 2 to 3 weeks of using the dose a doctor may increase the strength or ask you to use 2 or even 3 pills keeping the dose same.
To take each pill you will need to swallow the whole tablet as it is. Do not try to dissolve or crush it since it can leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth.
You can decide entirely on your own if you want to take this pill on an empty stomach or after having a meal. Suppose you feel some side effects like bloating, diarrhoea, or stomach pain, it is better to take the pill after having some food.
Benefits
Using Hydrocortisone 20 Mg Tablet will give you benefits when you keep using the pill at the same dose and maintaining the time.
Reduce Inflammation and Pain.
Most autoimmune conditions like arthritis or lupus can cause severe inflammation and pain, which are controlled under the action of this corticosteroid medicine.
Reduce Overactive Immune System.
The action of the medicine can control the over and abnormal action of the immunity system.
Control Signs of Disorders
In a way, the medicine will be able to control any signs of such disorders and keep your health under control.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Fatigue
- Depression
Precaution
A patient has to tell the doctor of any other health issues, especially the ones that link to the kidney, liver, or heart.
Taking alcohol as per some studies can reduce the action of the medicine so it is better to keep out of touch.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers may have to ask a doctor if this pill is safe or avoid taking it as the doctors tell them.
Dr. Arjun Srivastav