For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.
Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026
Hydrocortisone (Glucocorticoid with mineralocorticoid activity) – indications: Adrenal crisis (Addisonian crisis) – adults, Adrenal crisis – children, Acute severe asthma – adults (alternative to prednisolone), Septic shock with persistent vasopressor requirement – adults. Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.
Indications
- Adrenal crisis (Addisonian crisis) – adults
- Adrenal crisis – children
- Acute severe asthma – adults (alternative to prednisolone)
- Septic shock with persistent vasopressor requirement – adults
Complete in the app
Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.
Used in
Sources and guidelines
- Beuschlein F et al. European Society of Endocrinology and Endocrine Society Joint Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and therapy of glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency. Eur J Endocrinol 2024;190:G25–G51.
- Bornstein SR et al. Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2016;101:364–389.
- British Thoracic Society/SIGN. Algorithmus „Management of acute asthma in adults in hospital“ (Right Decisions, NHS Scotland.
- Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026. Intensive Care Med 2026;52:863–936 / Crit Care Med 2026.