INDICATIONS AND USAGE
CORTEF Tablets are indicated in the following conditions.
1. Endocrine Disorders
Primary or secondary adrenocortical...
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Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The initial dosage of CORTEF Tablets may vary from 20 mg to 240 mg of hydrocortisone per day depending on the specific disease entity being treated. In situations of less severity lower doses will...
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Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity to components
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Warnings and Precautions
WARNINGS
In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during, and after the stressful situation is indicated.
Corticosteroids may mask...
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Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Sodium retention
Fluid retention
Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients
Potassium loss...
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Description
DESCRIPTION
CORTEF Tablets contain hydrocortisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract....
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References
REFERENCES
1Fekety R. Infections associated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy. In: Gorbach SL, Bartlett JG, Blacklow NR, eds. Infectious Diseases. ...
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How Supplied/Storage and Handling
HOW SUPPLIED
CORTEF Tablets are available in the following strengths and package sizes:
5 mg (white, round, scored, imprinted CORTEF 5)
Bottles of 50 NDC 0009-0012-01
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