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Cortef

Cortef

8.2
A steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and calm the immune system
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Patients taking Cortef should be monitored for possible side effects like immune suppression.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Cortef for my inflammation.

  • The pharmacist explained that Cortef is a brand name for hydrocortisone.

  • My doctor prescribed Cortef to help reduce the inflammation caused by my allergy.

  • Have you ever taken Cortef for allergies?

  • The doctor prescribed Cortef to reduce the inflammation in my joints.

  • After my surgery, I was given Cortef to help manage my immune response.

  • For her severe allergy, the allergist recommended Cortef as an effective treatment option.

Synonyms

hydrocortisone
vsCortef
  • Specialized
2 6.1

A steroid medicine that reduces inflammation and treats allergic reactions

is a branded preparation containing this hormone and focused on immunosuppression
Hydrocortone
vsCortef
  • Specialized
7.9

A medicine that reduces swelling and helps the body control energy and salt levels

emphasizes immunosuppressive use instead of metabolic regulation in medical treatment

Surface Forms

Cortef singular
Cortefs plural

Etymology

Cortef comes from the same root cort as in cortisone and cortex, from a Latin word meaning 'bark' or 'outer layer', because these medicines relate to the outer part of certain glands. So Cortef is a brand of hydrocortisone, a medicine that reduces inflammation and calms the body's immune response.