Hydrocortisone

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Corticosteroid
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
1952
gptkbp:ATCCode H02AB09
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:butter
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:tablet
injection
gptkbp:brand Cortef
Hydrocortone
Solu-Cortef
gptkbp:CASNumber 50-23-7
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C21H30O5
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity
systemic fungal infections
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Edward_Calvin_Kendall
gptkbp:drugClass gptkb:Corticosteroid
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 1.5-2 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:World_Health_Organization's_List_of_Essential_Medicines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hydrocortisone
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:insulin
gptkb:phenytoin
gptkb:rifampin
gptkb:warfarin
vaccines
gptkbp:IUPACName (11β)-11,17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction anti-inflammatory
immunosuppressive
binds to glucocorticoid receptor
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 362.46 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:producedBy adrenal cortex
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
topical
intravenous
rectal
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:bone
immunosuppression
hypertension
weight gain
hyperglycemia
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:Cortisol
gptkbp:usedFor autoimmune diseases
allergic reactions
adrenal insufficiency
inflammatory conditions
topical skin conditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cortisone
gptkb:Corticosteroid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6