Hydrocortisone topical: Difference between revisions
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==Special Populations== | ==Special Populations== | ||
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: | *[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C | ||
*Lactation: | *Lactation: Probably safe | ||
*Renal Dosing | *Renal Dosing | ||
**Adult | **Adult: none | ||
**Pediatric | **Pediatric: none | ||
*Hepatic Dosing | *Hepatic Dosing | ||
**Adult | **Adult: none | ||
**Pediatric | **Pediatric: none | ||
==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
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: C
- Lactation: Probably safe
- Renal Dosing
- Adult: none
- Pediatric: none
- Hepatic Dosing
- Adult: none
- Pediatric: none
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