When a reaction occurs at the site of a vesicant injection (e.g., in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy), close monitoring by a physician or the injection of local antidotes may be required. Reactions that result in infection or necrosis may need to be treated with antibiotics or with surgical dÃ©bridement.
Cream that contains cortisone might help with inflammation. Cortisone cream can be used to treat poison ivy rashes. Cortisone is the primary ingredient in over-the-counter hemorrhoid creams. Cortisone cream can be used to provide relief from itchy hives.
Cortisone is available in generic forms in tablets of 25 mg, which is considered a daily physiologic dose in adults. Cortisone has both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. Hydrocortisone (hye droe kor' ti sone) is a rapid and short acting glucocorticoid that is used for therapy of adrenal insufficiency and in treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions.