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Polycyclic Compound

Hydrocortisone

AMW:CHEM:040233

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.

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Hydrocortisone has parent 11-Hydroxycorticosteroids
Hydrocortisone has parent 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids
Fludrocortisone has parent Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone has parent Pregnenediones
Hydrocortisone member of drug class Anti-inflammatory
Hydrocortisone member of drug class Antiinflammatory - Corticosteroids
Hydrocortisone member of drug class Corticosteroids
Hydrocortisone member of drug class Glucocorticoids
Hydrocortisone member of drug class Immunosuppressant-Glucocorticoids

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