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Cortisone  

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  • Adreson
  • Cortisone Acetate
  • Cortone Acetate

Scope note

  • A naturally occurring glucocorticoid that has been used in replacement therapy for ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Cortisone itself is inactive; it is converted in the liver to the active metabolite HYDROCORTISONE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p726)

History note

  • /adv eff-pois-tox was CORTISONE TOXICOLOGY 1963-65; /ther use was CORTISONE, THERAPEUTIC 1965

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