Hydrocortisone (Hydrocort/Cortef) Nursing Drug Card (Simplified) - Pharmacology

NCLEX Review: Hydrocortisone (Hydrocort/Cortef) - Mechanism of Action, Uses, Side effects, and Nursing considerations
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Uses: 3:47
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[@samanthastephens5652]

My grandma is actually taking micro dosed hydrocortisone and she is the first person in the world with reversed dementia. I understand that hydrocortisone eliminates several diseases and hope that it can become regularly available. We work with the Helen foundation in Arizona and have had life changing results. I truly hope that anyone interested in hydrocortisone does look into this, it helped get her walking again, a true miracle. I say miracle as its not available to the public and has changed several lives. Thank you for such a thorough video on this explanation.

[@lv1985aa]

I know this is an old comment but I just saw it and am fascinated by it. May ai ask what dosages she takes and how frequently she takes them?

[@joeyp978]

Super informational. Thanks much for the video!

[@NurseRyan]

Thank you! Always happy to help 😀

[@neelofarshujaat5115]

Incredible

[@madtruckamax3341]

I have Addison disease I been on Hydrocort for about 6 months I feel alot better although I was very very resistant about taking steroids but I'm glad I did at this point just monitoring my liver.

[@NurseRyan]

Thanks for sharing your experience with it!

[@bbaalejohn8732]

so educative !! thanks

[@NurseRyan]

Thanks! Happy to help 🙂

[@97f782]

Thank you 🙏

[@NurseRyan]

Happy to help! 🙂

[@dharshini.s3065]

It's really usefull and clear

[@NurseRyan]

Thank you!

[@trillionsigntv5651]

How can I reduce swollen punch under my eye

[@shomirkartman]

help me with medical note.. especially in forming medically correct sentences and how I can form sentence promptly

[@thegodblogger3812]

Extended use caused me to develop oral thrush.....from immunosuppression.

[@NurseRyan]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope that you notified your primary healthcare provider to start treatment of the oral thrush right away! Sadly the side effects can effect anyone. Hope you're feeling better now.

[@shomirkartman]

please help me with scribing , I am finding it hard to form sentence while dr. & patient are conversing. Give me some resources or tips on how I can make good medical note.

[@adunzoroq33]

I've just been put on this and I'm almost crying how invasive this is, I'd love a second opinion but there's lack of knowledgeable docs around where I am 😕

[@NurseRyan]

I'm sorry to hear that! I can't give any actual medical advice here; However, you could try speaking to a pharmacist for a second opinion (if you can't get a second opinion from another physician).

[@franciscopartida4167]

Where have you been all my life!!!!

[@NurseRyan]

Happy to help! 😀

[@techhead7663]

Sounds good, but What about taking this drog and get covid? Would help?

[@NurseRyan]

Hi, I don't have the most up-to-date information for use of Hydrocortisone in COVID-19, and would always recommend speaking to your primary healthcare provider for the best information for your case. A quick scan of some articles online seem to point in the direction that Hydrocortisone is not as effective as Dexamethasone for COVID-19 treatment in those who require respiratory therapy. But again, this information might not be the most up-to-date.

[@JB-wx4wo]

How do I get this?

[@NurseRyan]

As far as I know, the only type of Hydrocortisone that you can get over-the-counter (without a prescription) is Topical Hydrocortisone as a cream. You will need a prescription for anything else, including oral tablets. However, I would recommend speaking to your local pharmacist for the best information!