Hydrocortisone
Trade name
Solu-Cortef
Presentation and preparation
|
Vial size
(powder volume) |
Fluid to add
|
Volume to add
|
Resulting concentration
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg (negligible) |
Water for injections | 2 mL | 50 mg/mL |
Also available:
Act-O-Vials:
50 mg/mL (volume: 2 mL)
125 mg/mL (volume: 2 mL, 4 mL)
Prepare as per product information.
IV administration
Dilute to 5 mg/mL or weaker and infuse over at least 10 to 30 minutes.
Maximum concentration if necessary: 60 mg/mL which is stable for 4 hours in a compatible fluid.
In emergency situations, use 50 mg/mL solution and give over at least 30 seconds.
Other routes of administration
IM: Suitable. Reconstitute to 50 mg/mL and inject undiluted. Avoid injection into deltoid muscle.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Glucose 5% and sodium chloride 0.9%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Y-site only:
Plasma-Lyte 148
Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L
Additional information
Protect from light during storage.