Drug of the week series -28.3

A 35-year-old male with septic shock is receiving IV hydrocortisone despite already being treated with vasopressors. What is the primary reason for adding hydrocortisone?

  • To directly eliminate the causative bacteria
  • To improve vascular responsiveness to vasopressors
  • To prevent blood clot formation
  • To increase red blood cell production
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