Drug details
Cortef (hydrocortisone tablet)
type of Corticosteroids
Cortef (hydrocortisone) Tablets is a steroid used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. Cortef is available in generic form.
The drug is often used to treat Arthritis , Lupus , Psoriasis , Ulcerative colitis .
This drug may have the following side effects:
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- fever,
- shortness of breath,
- chills,
- tiredness,
- seizure,
- blurred vision,
- swelling,
- weakness,
- cough,
- slow wound healing,
- increased body hair,
- muscle weakness,
- lightheadedness
- trouble breathing,
- eye pain,
- ringing in your ears,
- unusual changes in mood or behavior,
- tunnel vision,
- seeing halos around lights,
- severe headaches,
- rapid weight gain (especially in your face and midsection),
- pain behind your eyes,
- loss of muscle mass,
- thinning skin,
- menstrual changes,
- skin discoloration,
- new or unusual pain in your joints, bones, or muscles,
- sores in your mouth or on your skin,
- burning when you urinate,
- tiredness, menstrual changes,
- sexual changes,
- craving salty foods, and
The following drugs are related to Cortef, either as a replacement or used together:
- Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone oral granules)
- Uceris (budesonide rectal foam)
- Flagyl Injection (metronidazole injection)
- Nolix (flurandrenolide topical cream)
- Kenalog Spray (triamcinolone acetonide topical aerosol)
- Millipred (prednisolone tablets)