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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 steroid administered via injection for rapid anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It treats a broad range of conditions including autoimmune disorders (SLE, rheumatoid arthritis), allergic reactions, hematologic malignancies, and inflammatory GI disease. The drug works by modifying immune response and causing profound metabolic effects, with IV/IM formulations designed for quick onset within 1 hour and near-complete 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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