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Hydrocortisone is a steroid hormone produced naturally by the body's adrenal glands. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including allergies, asthma, skin conditions, and arthritis. It works by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system.
Common side effects of hydrocortisone include: ▸ Increased appetite ▸ Weight gain ▸ Mood swings ▸ Acne ▸ Headache ▸ Nausea ▸ Vomiting ▸ Stomach pain ▸ Blurred vision ▸ Insomnia
Brand names associated with hydrocortisone include: ▸ Cortef ▸ Cortenema ▸ Cortifoam ▸ Cortril ▸ Hycort ▸ Hydrocortone ▸ Hydrocortone Acetate ▸ Hydrocortone Phosphate ▸ Hydrocortone Sodium Succinate ▸ Hydrocortone Valerate ▸ Hydrocortone-21 ▸ Hydrocortone-25 ▸ Hydrocortone-50 ▸ Hydrocortone-75 ▸ Hydrocortone-100 ▸ Hydrocortone-125 ▸ Hydrocortone-150 ▸ Hydrocortone-200 ▸ Hydrocortone-250 ▸ Hydrocortone-500 ▸ Hydrocortone-1000
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