NCIt definition : 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);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to relieve the symptoms of certain hormone shortages and to
suppress an immune response.;
UNII : WI4X0X7BPJ;
InChIKey : JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-N;
CAS number : 50-23-7;
Drug name : Cetacort; Eldecort; Hydrocortone; Dermacort; Cortril; Cortispray; Cortef; Cort-Dome; Cortenema; Nutracort; Aeroseb-HC; Hytone; Proctocort;
Chemical formula : C21H30O5;
NSC code : 10483; 10482;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:17650;
Codes from synonyms : NSC0010483; 00275; CDR0000045205; 258;