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Hisone 20 mg Tablet
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Hisone 20 mg Tablet

Manufactured bySamarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsHydrocortisone
Description
Hisone 20 mg Tablet is a steroid medicine. It is used in the treatment of variety of conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency (inability of the adrenal gland to produce an adequate amount of certain hormones), asthma (breathing problems), ulcerative colitis (ulcers in the large intestine), skin, eye, or blood disorders, allergy, arthritis (pain and swelling in the joints), etc. It works by decreasing the overactivity of your immune system and inhibiting the release of chemicals responsible for swelling, pain, and allergy. Hisone 20 mg Tablet shows common side effects such as increased sweating, difficulty in sleeping, stomach upset, headache, vomiting, or restlessness. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further assistance. Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines while taking this medication, as it may cause dizziness. Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be taken preferably with food to avoid stomach upset. Take the medication at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Follow the instructions given by your doctor about the dose and duration of the treatment. Take this medicine for the recommended duration Do not discontinue the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it can cause loss of appetite, stomach upset, drowsiness, confusion, joint and muscle pain, skin peeling, etc. Your doctor may recommend gradual dose reduction over a period to avoid such undesired effects. Hisone 20 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it or if you have systemic fungal infections (fungal infections affecting internal organs). Consult your doctor before getting vaccinated while taking this medicine, as it may make the vaccine ineffective. It should be used with caution if you have liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have other health conditions or taking other medicines before starting the treatment. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Hisone 20 mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Mood changes
  • Sore throat and fever
  • Weight gain
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Blurred vision
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Upset stomach

Uses of Hisone 20 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • Acute asthma
  • Swelling and pain of joints and soft tissue
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Skin conditions
  • Eye disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Allergic conditions
  • Cancers
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken for Hisone 20 mg Tablet to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Hisone 20 mg Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Hisone 20 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Hisone 20 mg Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation. Discuss all the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Hisone 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Hisone 20 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Fungal infections

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be avoided if you have systemic fungal infections (fungal infections affecting internal organs), as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation. Discuss all the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Hisone 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other diseases

If you have any other medical condition, consult your doctor before taking Hisone 20 mg Tablet as the chances of any interactions while consuming this medicine must be ruled out.

Infections

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it suppress the activity of the immune system and increase the risk of infections.

Vaccination

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be avoided if you have been vaccinated recently or planning to get any vaccination, as it can make the vaccine ineffective. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you of an appropriate time gap between the administration of the vaccine and the medicine.

Tuberculosis relapse

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of tuberculosis (lung infection), as it may cause a recurrence of the condition.

Driving vehicles or operating veavy machines

Hisone 20 mg Tablet may cause dizziness in some cases. Hence avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you feel dizzy after taking the medicine.

Abrupt discontinuation

Avoid abrupt discontinuation of Hisone 20 mg Tablet as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, etc. Your doctor may reduce the dose gradual over a period to avoid such undesired effects.

Use in children

Treatment with Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be considered in children only under a doctor's supervision as it may cause growth retardation in some children.

Other medicines

Hisone 20 mg Tablet may interact with certain medications and cause undesired effects. Hence inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including herbs and supplements, before starting the treatment with this medicine.

Psychiatric disturbances

Use of Hisone 20 mg Tablet may cause certain mental disturbances such as euphoria (extreme happiness), sleep disturbances, mood swings, depression, and personality changes. Hence use this medicine with caution in case of depression or psychosis (a mental condition characterised by loss of contact with reality, causing hallucinations and delusions) as it may aggravate the condition.

Liver and kidney conditions

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a liver or kidney condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Glaucoma

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have glaucoma (increased pressure within the eyes due to fluid accumulation), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Phaeochromocytoma crisis

Pheochromocytoma crisis is characterised by severe high or low blood pressure resulting in end-organ damage such as myocardial infarction (blockage of blood flow to the heart), kidney failure, or liver failure. Your doctor will analyse all the risks before prescribing Hisone 20 mg Tablet if you have suspected pheochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland).

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of Hisone 20 mg Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Hisone 20 mg Tablet. Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose on this medicine is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Amlodipine

Carbamazepine

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Adalimumab

Disease interactions

Diabetes

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have diabetes mellitus (increased blood sugar level), as this medicine may alter blood sugar levels. It is recommended that you monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Hyperadrenocorticism

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have hyperadrenocorticism (excessive production of the stress hormone known as cortisol), as it can worsen your condition.

Myocardial infarction

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have recently had a heart attack due to the increased risk of worsening of your condition.

Hyperlipidaemia

Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have hyperlipidaemia (increased levels of bad cholesterol in the blood), as it can worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest test to monitor your lipid profile while you are taking this medicine.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone condition in which the bones become weak and brittle. Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have osteoporosis as it may increase the risk of bone fractures and worsening of the condition.

Gastrointestinal perforation

Use of high doses of Hisone 20 mg Tablet for a prolonged time may cause gastrointestinal perforations (holes in the wall of the stomach and intestine) and bleeding, resulting in gastrointestinal conditions. Hence, use the medicine with caution.

Ocular herpes simplex

Hisone 20 mg Tablet is not recommended if you have an active eye infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Hisone 20 mg Tablet should be taken preferably with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take the medicine as directed by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. Take it at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Do not stop the medicine abruptly without consulting your doctor, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Inform your doctor regarding all the medicines (including allopathic and herbal) that you are taking before starting the treatment with Hisone 20 mg Tablet. Your doctor may also prescribe this medicine for other conditions than that mentioned above.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Hisone 20 mg Tablet works by decreasing the overactivity of your immune system and inhibiting the release of chemicals responsible for swelling, pain, and allergy.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Glucocorticoids

Schedule

Schedule H

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