Hydrocortisone topical: Difference between revisions
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==Pharmacology== | ==Pharmacology== | ||
*Half-life: | *Half-life: 8-12h | ||
*Metabolism: | *Metabolism: liver primarily; CYP450 | ||
*Excretion: | *Excretion: urine | ||
*Mechanism of Action: | *Mechanism of Action: exact mechanim of anti-inflammatory action unknown; inhibits multiple inflammatory cytokines; produces multiple gluocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 21:02, 26 June 2015
General
- Type: Topical steroid
- Dosage Forms: 1%; 2.5%
- Common Trade Names:
Adult Dosing
Pediatric Dosing
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating:
- Lactation:
- Renal Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Hepatic Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life: 8-12h
- Metabolism: liver primarily; CYP450
- Excretion: urine
- Mechanism of Action: exact mechanim of anti-inflammatory action unknown; inhibits multiple inflammatory cytokines; produces multiple gluocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects