Cortisone

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)

Year introduced: /adv eff-pois-tox was CORTISONE TOXICOLOGY 1963-1965

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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.745.745.183, D06.472.040.585.478.195

MeSH Unique ID: D003348

Registry Number: V27W9254FZ

Entry Terms:

• Cortisone Acetate
• 17-Hydroxy-3,11,20-trioxopregn-4-en-21-yl acetate
• Adreson
• Cortone Acetate

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anti-Inflammatory Agents

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Polycyclic Compounds
Fused-Ring Compounds
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Pregnanes
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Cortisone

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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Hydroxycorticosteroids
17-Hydroxycorticosteroids
Cortisone