Medicine detail

Hydrocortisone acetate

Used for: Cortifoam ® is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the topical treatment of ulcerative proctitis of the distal portion of the rectum in patients who cannot retain hydrocortisone or other corticosteroid enemas.

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Endocrine medicine Thyroid and endocrine medicines ID 1515

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Cortifoam ® is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the topical treatment of ulcerative proctitis of the distal portion of the rectum in patients who cannot retain hydrocortisone or other corticosteroid enemas.

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Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Chemical Name

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Common Brands

Cortifoam

Generic / Alternate Names

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

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Addison Disease

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Cushing Syndrome

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Graves Disease

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Hashimoto Thyroiditis

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Hyperthyroidism

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Hypothyroidism

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Palpitations

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Cold intolerance

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Excessive sweating

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Fatigue

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General weakness

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Heat intolerance

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Unintentional weight changes

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