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Solucortef

Solucortef

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Solu-Cortef is a corticosteroid which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Corticosteroid drug

Brands

Acticort • Hydrocortisone cream • Nupercainal • Cortef • Cortizone • Hycort • Hytone • Dermolate • Synacort • Cetacrot

Generic Drug

Hydrocortisone

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Itching or burning
Heartburn
Feeling anxious
Dizziness
Nausea
Thin skin
Headache
Pain
Increased sweating
Appetite changes
Vomiting
Mood swings
Excessive sweating
Rectal bleeding
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Muscle weakness

Serious

Slow heart rate

Treats

Shock
Condition
Addisonian crisis
Condition
Addison's disease
Condition
Adrenal insufficiency
Condition

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