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hydrocortisone
hydrocortisone
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hy·dro·cor·ti·sone
/ ˌhīdrəˈkôrtiˌzōn/
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n. Biochem.
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and used medicinally to treat inflammation resulting from eczema and rheumatism.
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Hydrocortisone for Severe Community- Acquired Pneumonia.(Clinical report)
Newspaper article from: Critical Care Alert; 3/1/2005; 700+ words
; Hydrocortisone for Severe Community- Acquired Pneumonia...a 7-day course of low-dose hydrocortisone infusion was associated with decreased...center Italian clinical trial of hydrocortisone vs placebo in patients hospitalized...
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Phonophoretic delivery of 10% hydrocortisone through the epidermis of humans as determined by serum cortisol concentrations. (includes commentary and author response)
Magazine article from: Physical Therapy; 7/1/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...determine whether application of hydrocortisone phonophoresis enhances transcutaneous...delivery of topically applied hydrocortisone in humans, as determined by...coupling medium containing 10% hydrocortisone acetate was used. Ultrasound...
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Considering CORTICUS: Hydrocortisone in Septic Shock.(Report)
Newspaper article from: Hospital Medicine Alert; 5/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; Considering CORTICUS: Hydrocortisone in Septic Shock Abstract &...placebo-controlled trial of hydrocortisone replacement in patients with...Source: Sprung CL, et al. Hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic...
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Hydrocortisone increases the differentiation rate of human osteoblasts.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 3/31/2004; 648 words
; ...NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Hydrocortisone increases the differentiation rate...inhibited by high concentrations of hydrocortisone. We measured the levels of mRNAs...female donors cultured with doses of hydrocortisone from 0 microM to 4 microM." "The...
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Taro Receives Approval for Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream USP, 0.1% ANDA; Generic Equivalent to Locoid(R) Cream.
Business Wire; 8/4/2005; 647 words
; ...and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream USP, 0.1% ("hydrocortisone butyrate cream"). Taro's hydrocortisone butyrate cream is bioequivalent to Ferndale Laboratories' Locoid...
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Prenatal hydrocortisone acetate exposure has long-term effects in male rats.
Newspaper article from: Health & Medicine Week; 9/22/2003; 653 words
; ...amp; NewsRx.net) -- Prenatal hydrocortisone acetate exposure has long-term effects...was to investigate the effects of hydrocortisone during the prenatal period and its...rats were treated subcutaneously with hydrocortisone acetate, at 1.5 mg/day on the...
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Hydrocortisone was associated with an amelioration in symptoms of restless legs syndrome
Magazine article from: Inpharma Weekly; 6/14/2008; ; 355 words
; Hydrocortisone was associated with an amelioration in symptoms of...placebo-controlled crossover trial of one dose of IV hydrocortisone 40mg, in ten patients with RLS. Hydrocortisone was associated with a significant improvement in...
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Betamethasone/hydrocortisone: Leucocytosis (first report with hydrocortisone): case report
Magazine article from: Reactions Weekly; 10/25/2008; ; 523 words
; ...during treatment with betamethasone and hydrocortisone for an exacerbation of generalised...boy's admission and he received IV hydrocortisone 200 mg/day for 2 days followed by...reports of leucocytosis associated with hydrocortisone. The WHO Adverse Drug Reactions database...
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Copley Pharmaceutical Receives ANDA Approval for Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2%
PR Newswire; 8/17/1998; 700+ words
; ...ANDA) to manufacture and market Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2%. Copley's Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2% will...applicant approved to manufacture Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2%. Copley...
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DERMIK LABORATORIES INTRODUCES NON-PRESCRIPTION VERSION OF HYTONE(R) 1.0% (hydrocortisone)
PR Newswire; 9/1/1995; 700+ words
; The No. 1 Branded Hydrocortisone Prescribed by Dermatologists is Available...counter version of Hytone(R) 1% (hydrocortisone), allowing consumers to use the leading hydrocortisone product without a prescription at the 1...
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hydrocortisone
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
hydrocortisone , another name for the steroid hormone...of this hormone used medicinally. Hydrocortisone, introduced in 1952, is more potent...diseases, and allergies. Low-potency hydrocortisone, available over the counter, is...
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Test
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...causes the release of the hormones hydrocortisone (cortisol), aldosterone, and androgen...abnormally high level of circulating hydrocortisone. The high level may be the result...pituitary tumor. The high level of hydrocortisone may be the result of taking corticosteroid...
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Corticosteroids, Systemic
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...glucocorticoid effects, cortisone and hydrocortisone are preferred for use in treating...patients with adrenal insufficiency. Hydrocortisone has both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid...longer duration of action. Although hydrocortisone may be used for its systemic effects...
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...called a glucocorticoid. Oral hydrocortisone is prescribed for children...usually effectively treated with hydrocortisone or prednisone, if they need...testolactone), and low dose hydrocortisone — is cur
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Corticosteroids
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
...directly into a vein). Many people are already familiar with hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid found in low doses in over-the-counter...used in cancer treatment are: dexamethasone (Decadron) hydrocortisone methylprednisolone (Medrol) prednisone cortisone betamethasone...
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