Cortef

Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

Cortef - an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

cortisol, hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone

adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid - a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"

brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service

Mentioned in ?

References in periodicals archive ?

Thyroxin, Solu Cortef, Nitrocine, Aval, Stemetil, Gravinate injections, Linoxain, Floic Acid and even Panadol tablets prescribed by doctors to different patients were short in the market for a long time, said a chemist who wished not to be named.

Life saving drugs shortage creating problems for patients in Multan

Greenstone's product is the authorized generic of Cortef.

Amneal, Actavis cleared to sell generic versions of Suboxone

Methylprednisolone (Medrol) and prednisolone (Delta Cortef, Sterane) are also frequently used.