Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
Definition
A synthetic or semisynthetic analog of natural hydrocortisone hormone produced by the adrenal glands with primary glucocorticoid and minor mineralocorticoid effects. As a glucocorticoid receptor agonist, hydrocortisone promotes protein catabolism, gluconeogenesis, capillary wall stability, renal excretion of calcium, and suppresses immune and inflammatory responses. (NCI04)
Also known as (11beta)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Aeroseb-HC, Barseb HC, Barseb-HC, Cetacort, Cort-Dome, Cortef, Cortenema, Cortifan, Cortisol, Cortispray, Cortril, Dermacort, Domolene, Eldecort, Hautosone, Heb-Cort, HYDROCORTISONE, Hydrocortone, Hytone, Komed-HC, Nutracort, Proctocort, Rectoid, Therapeutic Hydrocortisone — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A01AC per NCIT
- ATC A07EA per NCIT
- ATC C05AA per NCIT
- ATC D07AA per NCIT
- ATC D07AB per NCIT
- ATC D07AC per NCIT
- ATC D07XA per NCIT
- ATC H02AB per NCIT
- ATC S01BA per NCIT
- ATC S01CB per NCIT
- ATC S02BA per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C555 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenocortical insufficiency | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Congenital adrenal hyperplasia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Contact dermatitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Facial dermatosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Hand dermatosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Hemorrhoids | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Leg dermatosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Rheumatic disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Scalp dermatosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Status asthmaticus | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Ulcerative colitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenal glands | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Anus | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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