Hydrocortisone

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Hydrocortisone is the name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication.[11] Uses include conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenogenital syndrome, high blood calcium, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma, and COPD.[1] It is the treatment of choice for adrenocortical insufficiency.[12] It can be given by mouth, topically, or by injection.[1] Stopping treatment after long-term use should b...

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Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. When used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone. It is produced in many animals, mainly by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland.[1][bettersourceneeded] It is produced in other tissues in lower quantities.[2] It is released with a diurnal cycle and its release is increased in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration. It functi...

Good day I have a bad rash on my leg for over 3 weeks i have been to the doctor twice for meds I still have the rush looks little better leg was on fire and swollen with blisters I have been using sulbecor cream want to know if I use vain hydrocortisone will this help

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Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that displays bactericidal activity against gram-negative aerobic bacilli and some anaerobic bacilli where resistance has not yet arisen. It is generally not effective against gram-positive bacilli and anaerobic gram-negative bacilli. Neomycin comes in oral and topical formulations, including creams, ointments, and eyedrops. Neomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics that contain two or more amino sugars connected by glycosidic bonds. ...

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Lidocaine, also known as lignocaine and sold under the brand name Xylocaine among others, is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type. It is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia.[7][8] When used for local anaesthesia or in nerve blocks, lidocaine typically begins working within several minutes and lasts for half an hour to three hours.[8][9] Lidocaine mixtures may also be applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes t...

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Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. When used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone. It is produced in many animals, mainly by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland.[1][bettersourceneeded] It is produced in other tissues in lower quantities.[2] It is released with a diurnal cycle and its release is increased in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration. It functi...

Is it very good for eczema?My child has this big spots on her behind legs and I took her to the docter.He said its eczema and prescribed this Var-Hydrocortisone cream for me.Is it goog or not? ## Hydrocortisone belongs to a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. From what I understand, these work by calming the inflammation that occurs during certain skin conditions or reactions, including eczema. So to answer your question, yes, I believe this medication should be helpful to at least some degree. Have you already started using it yet? If so, please post back with any updates as to how it's working! ## Hello, hydrocortisine should help somewhat also depends the percentage. My son has the 2.5 percent but wasnt enough. He had very bad oozing eczema. You know what i tried o...

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Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. When used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone. It is produced in many animals, mainly by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland.[1][bettersourceneeded] It is produced in other tissues in lower quantities.[2] It is released with a diurnal cycle and its release is increased in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration. It functi...

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Hydrocortisone/miconazole is a combination drug, often consisting of 1% hydrocortisone (a class I topical steroid) with 2% miconazole (a broad spectrum antifungal). This combination drug is sold as Daktacort in UK,[1] Daktodor in Greece and Cortimyc in Sweden. In Denmark it is available as Brentacort. Indications include irritant diaper dermatitis. References .mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%;margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}.mw-parser-output .reflist .ref...

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Otitis is a general term for inflammation or infection of the ear, in both humans and other animals. When infection is present, it may be viral or bacterial.[1] When inflammation is present due to fluid build up in the middle ear and infection is not present it is considered Otitis media with effusion.[2] It is subdivided into the following: Otitis externa, external otitis, or "swimmer's ear", involves the outer ear and ear canal. In external otitis, the ear ...

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Clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antifungal drug and antiprotozoal drug. It is neurotoxic in large doses. It is a member of a family of drugs called hydroxyquinolines which inhibit certain enzymes related to DNA replication. The drugs have been found to have activity against both viral and protozoal infections.[2] Contents 1 Antiprotozoal use 2 Subacute myelo-optic neuropathy 3 Topical use 4 Potential use as a preventive or treatment in prostate cancer 5 Use in neu...

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Acetic acid/hydrocortisone is a commonly used combination drug to treat infections of the outer ear and ear canal. Branded as Vosol HC and Acetasol HC, it combines the antibacterial and antifungal action of acetic acid with the anti-inflammatory functions of hydrocortisone. References Acetasol HC Multum Consumer Information Vosol HC Multum Consumer Information .mw-parser-output .asbox{position:relative;overflow:hidden}.mw-parser-output .asbox table{background:transparent}.mw-parser-outpu...

I just need to know what hydrocortisone is used for? ## Hi Viviana, Hydrocortisone's primary functions are to increase blood sugar and stores of sugar in the liver as glycogen, aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and to suppress the immune system (and regulate lymphocytes). Various synthetic forms of cortisol are used to treat a variety of different illnesses.

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Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections.[3] This includes bone and joint infections, intra abdominal infections, certain types of infectious diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, typhoid fever, and urinary tract infections, among others.[3] For some infections it is used in addition to other antibiotics.[3] It can be taken by mouth, as eye drops, as ear drops, or intravenous...

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Chlorcyclizine (Di-Paralene, Mantadil, Pruresidine, Trihistan) is a first-generation antihistamine of the diphenylmethylpiperazine group marketed in the United States and certain other countries.[1][2][3] It is used primarily to treat allergy symptoms such as rhinitis, urticaria, and pruritus, and may also be used as an antiemetic.[1][2][3] In addition to its antihistamine effects, chlorcyclizine a...

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Benzoyl peroxide is a chemical compound (specifically, an organic peroxide) with structural formula .mw-parser-output .template-chem2-su{display:inline-block;font-size:80%;line-height:1;vertical-align:-0.35em}.mw-parser-output .template-chem2-su>span{display:block}.mw-parser-output sub.template-chem2-sub{font-size:80%;vertical-align:-0.35em}.mw-parser-output sup.template-chem2-sup{font-size:80%;vertical-align:0.65em}(C6H5−C(=O)O−)2, often abbreviated as (BzO)2. In terms of its s...

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Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

Can my pharmacist substitute hydrocortisone 2.5% cream for Proctosol-HC? Prescription wrote for Proctosol-HC 2.5%, I received hydrocortisone 2.5% cream. ## Hello, Lynn! How are you? Yes, unless your doctor designates on the prescription that you must be given the name brand, the pharmacist actually has to substitute a generic in it's place, if one is available. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this cream as possibly including irritation, redness, burning and itching. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have addisons disease and have to take hydrocortisone daily. I have no insurance waiting on my disability approval. Looking for help with my meds... ## Hi tonya, Have you considered looking for various prescription coupons for this drug? It may be worth while to give it a try in the meantime. One webpage I came across has a coupon that you can print out and give to your pharmacy for a generous discount on any prescription that is over $4.00. There seems to be a number of sites that offer these types of coupons and many users on the forums here have declared their valid legitimacy: RX Discount Card Please post back if it does or does not work out for you, so we can look into other solutions if need be. Prior to filling your prescription, I would suggest calling or going into your local...

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I am a 69 year old female looking for a pharmacy in or near Hamburg, NY that carries Greenstone generics and specifically hydrocortisone. My reason for requesting this better generic was that I have recently been diagnosed with Addison's Primary, after suffering and dealing with adverse effects since at least 2005 for two days, then again in 2012 for 9 days until getting what we now know was an incorrect diagnosis of SIADH. I researched the hydrocortisone generic Greenstone was far better to use. I could use some assistance in finding just who carries this brand of generic. Thank you. ## Hello, Diane! How are you? I'm sorry, but unfortunately, there is no listing of what pharmacy carries the product from any given manufacture, because such information is very dynamic, and may ch...

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