hydrocortisone
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6.1
- noun
- /ˌhaɪdrəˈkɔːrtɪsoʊn/
- Specialized
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hidrocortisona
- Concurrent therapy included bexarotene 75 mg daily and hydrocortisone 2.5% applied twice daily.
- hydrocortisone drops with neomycin
- hydrocortisone or dexamethasone
- topical hydrocortisone
Examples
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I'll give you some prescription-strength hydrocortisone.
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WE GAVE HIM HYDROCORTISONE WHICH CUTS DOWN INFLAMMATORY REACTION IN THE BODY.
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The use of hydrocortisone is important for reducing the polyp.
Academic text (2003) -
One patient in the aqueous group whose pain persisted required medication with intravenous hydrocortisone at visit 2.
Academic text (2004) -
Injection hydrocortisone 100 mg was given intraoperatively to reduce laryngeal edema.
Academic text (2007) -
Initial management was supportive with intravenous hydrocortisone, nebulized adrenaline (epinephrine), and nebulized salbutamol (albuterol).
Academic text (2009) -
Spandow et al. reported that the administration of topical 2% hydrocortisone suspension delayed healing in rats with perforated tympanic membranes (TMs).
Academic text (2005) -
You can relieve inflammation by applying hydrocortisone cream to the affected area.
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The doctor recommended using hydrocortisone ointment for quick relief from allergic reactions.
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For mild skin irritations, a safe option is a topical hydrocortisone lotion prescribed by your physician.
Synonyms
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3.9
A medicine that reduces swelling or helps build muscle
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6.1
A hormone made by the body that helps control stress, energy, and the immune system
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5.3
A man-made medicine that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system
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4.6
A steroid medicine that reduces swelling and inflammation
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8.1
A hormone made by the adrenal gland that reduces inflammation and affects sex organs
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8.4
A medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response
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6.3
A medicine like a steroid that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system
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8.0
A steroid medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response
A medicine that reduces swelling and helps the body control energy and salt levels
A steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and calm the immune system
A steroid medicine used to reduce inflammation and weaken the body's defence, once sold under this name
A hormone from the adrenal gland or a similar drug that reduces swelling and weakens the body's defence
How Anti-Inflammatory
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7.7
- Specialized
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5.3
- Specialized
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8.1
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6.1
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4.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word hydrocortisone combines hydro- 'water' and cortisone, the hormone made in the body's cortex or 'outer part' of a gland. So hydrocortisone is a form of cortisone and that is why it is used as a medicine to reduce swelling and allergic reactions.