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Solu Cortef (hydrocortisone sodium succinate)

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Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone sodium succinate) is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid) used to treat various conditions such as severe allergic reactions, arthritis, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, and skin diseases. Some strengths of Solu-Cortef are available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Arthritis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache,
• dizziness,
• trouble sleeping,
• stomach upset,
• increased appetite, 
• menstrual period changes,
• weight gain, or
• injection site reactions (pain, redness, or swelling).

The following drugs are related to Solu Cortef, either as a replacement or used together:

• Humira (adalimumab injection solution for subcutaneous administration)
• Kineret (anakinra)
• Azasan (azathioprine)
• Imuran (azathioprine)
• Celebrex (celecoxib)
• Voltaren (diclofenac sodium)
• Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium gel)
• Dolobid (diflunisal)
• Enbrel (etanercept)
• Indocin (indomethacin)
• Indocin IV (indomethacin inj)
• Remicade (infliximab)
• Millipred (prednisolone tablets)
• Prednisone (prednisone tablets, usp)

The following supplements are related to Solu Cortef, and may be used together with the drug:

• Fish Oil (s.)
• Bovine Cartilage (s.)
• Vitamin D (s.)
• Borage (s.)
• Cat's Claw (s.)
• Gamma Linolenic Acid (s.)
• Superoxide Dismutase (s.)
• Thunder God Vine (s.)
• Vitamin E (s.)