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Definition of 'Hydrocortisone'

The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.

Common names: Hydrocortisone; Cortisol; Hydrocortisone, (9 beta,10 alpha,11 alpha)-Isomer; Hydrocortisone, (11 alpha)-Isomer; Epicortisol; 11-Epicortisol; 11 Epicortisol; Cortifair; Cortril

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Increased vulnerability of the spinal cord to radiation or intrathecal chemotherapy during adolescence: A report from the Children's Oncology Group.

13 Dec 2009 PURPOSE: To assess the rate of spinal cord toxicity in adolescents resulting from chemoradiotherapy of parameningeal sarcoma. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Of 152 patients with parameningeal sarcoma treated per the Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group ... Read more...


Adrenal function testing in pediatric cancer survivors.

13 Dec 2009 BACKGROUND: Central adrenal insufficiency is observed after cranial radiation therapy for cancer. Screening at risk patients is recommended, but the best screening strategy is unknown. METHODS: A retrospective review of pediatric cancer survivors ... Read more...


Human cytomegalovirus productively infects adrenocortical cells and induces an early cortisol response.

29 Nov 2009 Following our recent findings on the presence of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) in the normal human adrenal cortex and in adrenocortical tumors, especially in cortisol-secreting tumors, aim of the present study was to investigate the direct effects of ... Read more...

 

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Definition: The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.

Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11beta)-

Registry Number: 50-23-7

Descriptor UI: D006854

Alternative terms: Hydrocortisone; Cortisol; Hydrocortisone, (9 beta,10 alpha,11 alpha)-Isomer; Hydrocortisone, (11 alpha)-Isomer; Epicortisol; 11-Epicortisol; 11 Epicortisol; Cortifair; Cortril;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analogs & derivatives; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; biosynthesis; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; deficiency; diagnostic use; economics; genetics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; secretion; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Pharmacological Action: Anti-Inflammatory Agents;

Tree Number: D04.808.745.745.654.600; D06.472.040.585.353.476; D06.472.040.585.478.392;

History Note: /adv eff-pois-tox was HYDROCORTISONE TOXICOLOGY 1963-65

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