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Hydrocortisone (Cortisol) Summary

Description: The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.

Also Known As: Cortisol; Cortril; 11-Epicortisol; Cortifair; Epicortisol Show All >>

Networked: 15970 relevant articles (584 outcomes, 2052 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Hydrocortisone is Relevant

  1. Cushing Syndrome : 54 outcomes 78 studies in 1200 results
  2. Adrenal Insufficiency (Adrenal Gland Hypofunction) : 29 outcomes 59 studies in 600 results
  3. Pain (Aches) : 25 outcomes 73 studies in 459 results
  4. Septic Shock (Toxic Shock Syndrome) : 23 outcomes 62 studies in 234 results
  5. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 22 outcomes 92 studies in 789 results
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Drugs Related to Hydrocortisone

  1. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
  2. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)
  3. Insulin (Novolin)
  4. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
  5. Hormones
  6. Testosterone (Sustanon)
  7. Glucose (Dextrose)
  8. Steroids
  9. Aldosterone
  10. Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
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Therapies Related to Hydrocortisone

  1. Adrenalectomy
  2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  3. Enema (Enemas)
  4. Injections
  5. Radiotherapy
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