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hydrocortisone

hydrocortisone

2 6.1
A steroid medicine that reduces inflammation and treats allergic reactions
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪdrəˈkɔːrtɪsoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : 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

  • I'll give you some prescription-strength hydrocortisone.

  • WE GAVE HIM HYDROCORTISONE WHICH CUTS DOWN INFLAMMATORY REACTION IN THE BODY.

  • 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.

  • The doctor recommended using hydrocortisone ointment for quick relief from allergic reactions.

  • For mild skin irritations, a safe option is a topical hydrocortisone lotion prescribed by your physician.

Synonyms

steroid
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
121 3.9

A medicine that reduces swelling or helps build muscle

is the specific adrenal hormone involved in stress and medical treatment
cortisol
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
16 6.1

A hormone made by the body that helps control stress, energy, and the immune system

is used medically mainly to reduce inflammation and treat allergies
prednisone
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
13 5.3

A man-made medicine that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system

is the natural hormone used medically rather than this synthetic prescription drug
cortisone
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
12 4.6

A steroid medicine that reduces swelling and inflammation

is similar but highlights stress response and allergy treatment as well
glucocorticoid
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
5 8.1

A hormone made by the adrenal gland that reduces inflammation and affects sex organs

is the specific hormone used in stress response and allergy treatment
methylprednisolone
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
3 8.4

A medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response

is the natural hormone rather than this different synthetic medicine
corticosteroid
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A medicine like a steroid that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system

is the specific adrenal hormone rather than the broader drug class
corticoid
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
1 8.0

A steroid medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response

is the particular hormone rather than the general medication group
Hydrocortone
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
7.9

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

is the generic hormone rather than its brand name
Cortef
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
8.2

A steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and calm the immune system

is the hormone itself used directly as treatment rather than the brand
Cortone Acetate
vshydrocortisone
  • Archaic
8.8

A steroid medicine used to reduce inflammation and weaken the body's defence, once sold under this name

is the hormone used medically rather than the historical trade product
adrenal cortical steroid
vshydrocortisone
  • Specialized
6.0

A hormone from the adrenal gland or a similar drug that reduces swelling and weakens the body's defence

is this hormone in particular, used medically for inflammation and allergies

How Anti-Inflammatory

dexamethasone
  • Specialized
2 7.7
prednisone
  • Specialized
13 5.3
glucocorticoid
  • Specialized
5 8.1
hydrocortisone
  • Specialized
2 6.1
cortisone
  • Specialized
12 4.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

hydrocortisone = cortisone (opaque) = hydro + cortisone

The word is formally built from hydro- plus cortisone, but the medical meaning is specialized and not directly predictable for an average learner.

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.