Cortef

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Noun1.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
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When peak cortisol was below this threshold, the diagnosis of AI was confirmed and treatment with hydrocortisone (Cortef) was started.
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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
Consider a treatment trial of low-dose hydrocortisone (Cortef) up to a maximum of 20 mg a day.
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These drugs, including prednisone (Deltasone), prednisolone (Prelone), hydrocortisone (Cortef) and methyl-prednisolone (Medrol), suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation.
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Greenstone's product is the authorized generic of Cortef.
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