Hydrocortisone FDA Link Generic

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; Hydrocortisone, (11 alpha)-Isomer; Hydrocortisone, (9 beta,10 alpha,11 alpha)-Isomer; 11 Epicortisol; Cortef; Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11beta)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059
    - Pregnanes: 9
      - Pregnenes: 1
        Pregnenediones
        Hydrocortisone: 24422
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hormones: 80400
  - Adrenal Cortex Hormones: 62914
    - Hydroxycorticosteroids: 7
      - 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids: 179
        Hydrocortisone: 24422
      - 11-Hydroxycorticosteroids: 56
        Hydrocortisone: 24422

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)

Therapy/Procedure