A-Hydrocort
A-Hydrocort
A-Hydrocort (pronounced as A-Hydro-cort) is a type of corticosteroid, specifically a glucocorticoid, used in the treatment of various health conditions.
Etymology
The term "A-Hydrocort" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a corticosteroid backbone. The "A" in A-Hydrocort stands for "alpha", indicating the position of the hydroxyl group on the corticosteroid structure.
Usage
A-Hydrocort is used to treat conditions such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory diseases. It works by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune response.
Related Terms
- Corticosteroid: A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates.
- Glucocorticoid: A type of corticosteroid hormone that is involved in the regulation of metabolism and immune response.
- Inflammation: A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
- Autoimmune disease: A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells.
- Allergy: A hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system.
- Asthma: A long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on A-Hydrocort
- Wikipedia's article - A-Hydrocort
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