Hormone
cortisol Audio
cor·ti·sol [ kawr-tuh-sawl, -sohl ]
Brand Names:
A-Hydrocort; Ala-Cort; Ala-Quin; Ala-Scalp; Alcortin; Alcortin A; Alkindi; Ana-Lex; Analpram HC; Anucort-HC; Anusol HC; Aquanil HC; Aquaphor Itch Relief; Beta-HC; Biocorneum; Caldecort; Carmol HC; Casporyn HC; Cipro HC; Clinicalm; Colocort; Coly Mycin S; Cortaid; Cortane-B; Cortef; Cortenema; Corticool; Cortifoam; Cortisporin; Cortisporin Ointment; Cortisporin-TC; Cortizone; Dermacort; Dermasorb HC; Dermazene; Dermtex HC; Earsol-HC; Easotic; Epifoam; Excel Pet; Exotic-HC; Gynecort; Hemmorex; Hemorrodil Plus; Hemril; Hydroskin; Instacort; Itch-X Maximum Strength; Kera-HC; Locoid; MiCort-HC; Monistat Itch Relief; Neo-Polycin HC; Novacort; Nucort; Nuzon; Oticin HC; Otomax HC; Pandel; Pramosone; Procort 1.85/1.15; Proctocort; Proctofoam-HC; Procto-Kit; Procto-Med; Procto-Pak; Proctosol; Proctozone HC; Propet; Recort Plus; Sarnol-HC; Scalacort; Scalpicin Itch Relief; Solu-Cortef; Texacort; U-Cort; Vagisil Satin; Vanoxide-HC; Vetropolycin HC; Vytone; Westcort; Xerese; Z-Pram; ZyPram
Effect:
Carbohydrate Metabolism Alteration; Decreased Capillary Permeability; Decreased Fibroblast Migration; Decreased Glucocorticoid Secretion; Decreased Leukotriene Activity; Decreased Lysosomal Function; Decreased Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte Migration; Decreased Prostaglandin Activity; Decreased Protein Synthesis; Decreased Thromboxane Activity; Lipid Metabolism Alteration
May Treat:
Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital; Adrenal Insufficiency; Colitis, Ulcerative; Dermatitis, Contact; Facial Dermatoses; Foot Dermatoses; Hand Dermatoses; Hemorrhoids; Inflammation; Leg Dermatoses; Pruritus Ani; Rheumatic Diseases; Scalp Dermatoses; Shock; Status Asthmaticus
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to hydrocortisone:
  • (cortisol) Main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • (cortisol) One of a class of stress hormones released during the fight-or-flight stress response.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • A drug used to relieve the symptoms of certain hormone shortages and to suppress an immune response.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A hormone made by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland). It helps the body use glucose (a sugar), protein, and fats. Cortisol made in the laboratory is called hydrocortisone. It is used to treat many conditions, including inflammation, allergies, and some cancers. Cortisol is a type of glucocorticoid hormone.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (therapeutic hydrocortisone) A synthetic or semisynthetic analog of natural hydrocortisone hormone produced by the adrenal glands with primary glucocorticoid and minor mineralocorticoid effects. As a glucocorticoid receptor agonist, hydrocortisone promotes protein catabolism, gluconeogenesis, capillary wall stability, renal excretion of calcium, and suppresses immune and inflammatory responses. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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