Indication
Acute adrenal insufficiency, Chronic adrenal insufficiency (addisons disease), Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome).
Contra Indication
Hypersensitivity. Hyperalbuminaemia, hypertension, systemic fungal infections.
Caution
Addison's disease, fluid retention and hypokalaemia. Pregnancy, lactation, children and elderly.
Side Effect
Sodium and water retention, Swelling due to fluid retention (edema), High blood pressure (hypertension), Headache, Low blood potassium level (hypokalemia), Muscle weakness, Fatigue, Increased susceptibility to infection, Impaired wound healing, Increased sweating, Increased hair growth (hirsutism), Thinning of skin and stretch marks, Decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures of the bones, Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia), Depression, Weight gain, Raised blood sugar level, Changes to the menstrual cycle.