Definition: The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.
cortisol succinate [ A-hyrocort,Solu-Cortef,Sopolcort H,Sopolkort,cortisol hemisuccinate,cortisol succinate, sodium salt,cortisol-21-(hydrogen succinate),hydrocortisone 21-sodium succinate,hydrocortisone hemisuccinate,hydrocortisone succinate ] RN given refers to (11beta)-isomer; Synonyms Solu-Cortef & sopolcort H refer to Na salt