Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate
Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate (pronunciation: hy-dro-COR-ti-sone HE-mi-SUC-cin-ate) is a corticosteroid used in the treatment of various medical conditions that cause inflammation. It is a derivative of hydrocortisone, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Etymology
The term 'hydrocortisone' is derived from 'hydro', a prefix from Ancient Greek meaning 'water', and 'cortisone', a type of steroid hormone. 'Hemisuccinate' is derived from 'hemi', meaning 'half', and 'succinate', a type of salt or ester of succinic acid.
Pharmacology
Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate works by decreasing the body's immune response to reduce symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It is often used in the treatment of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and allergic reactions. It can also be used to replace steroids in conditions of adrenal insufficiency, where the body does not produce enough natural steroids.
Related Terms
- Corticosteroid
- Hydrocortisone
- Inflammation
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Allergic reactions
- Adrenal insufficiency
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate
- Wikipedia's article - Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate
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