In the case of an Addison crisis, or if one threatens, corticosteroids should  be injected. This injection can be given into a muscle (intramuscular) by the GP or any medically trained person, or directly into the vein (intravenous). The second technique can also be applied in medical emergencies by a social worker or bystander other than the GP. The most commonly used injectable corticosteroid for Addison patients are:

• Emergency injection with corticosteroids (Solu- Cortef):
  1. The upper chamber is filled with solvent
  2. the lower chamber holds 100 mg of hydrocortisone in powder form

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• Emergency injection with corticosteroïds (Di- Adreson- F aquosum):
  1. Ampoule with red cap holds 100 mg hydrocortisone,
  2. Ampoule with the yellow cap holds 2 ml of liquid

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• Emergency injection with corticosteroïds (Prednisolone):
  1. 25 mg powder
  2. 1 or 2 ml of solvent

This is the same as Di-Adreson-F aquosum; 25 mg prednisolone. Note: 25 mg prednisolone has about the same corticosteroid activity as 100 mg. hydrocortisone.

 

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