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CORTEF (hydrocortisone) by Pfizer is clinical pharmacology glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids that are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Approved for dermatomyositis, temporal arteritis, polymyositis and 14 more indications.
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CORTEF (hydrocortisone) is a naturally occurring glucocorticoid administered via injection for rapid anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It treats autoimmune, allergic, and hematologic conditions including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and leukemia by modulating immune response and reducing inflammation. The sodium succinate ester formulation enables immediate IV administration with demonstrable effects within one hour and rapid excretion within 12 hours.
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids that are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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