Hydrocortisone butyrate
Hydrocortisone Butyrate
Hydrocortisone Butyrate (pronounced as hye-droe-kor-ti-sone byoo-ti-rate) is a topical corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.
Etymology
The term 'Hydrocortisone' is derived from 'hydro', a prefix from Ancient Greek meaning water, and 'cortisone', a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal cortex. 'Butyrate' is derived from 'butyric acid', a carboxylic acid found in milk, especially goat, sheep and buffalo milk.
Usage
Hydrocortisone Butyrate is applied topically to the skin to reduce symptoms such as swelling, itching, and redness. It is classified as a medium- to high-potency corticosteroid and is available in various forms including creams, lotions, and ointments.
Related Terms
- Corticosteroid: A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates.
- Eczema: A condition that makes your skin red and itchy.
- Psoriasis: A skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp.
- Allergic reaction: A reaction by the body's immune system to a substance that does not usually cause a reaction.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Hydrocortisone Butyrate can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some common side effects include burning, itching, irritation, and dryness. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Precautions
Before using Hydrocortisone Butyrate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone, dexamethasone); or if you have any other allergies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydrocortisone butyrate
- Wikipedia's article - Hydrocortisone butyrate
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski