ATC Group: A07EA02 Hydrocortisone
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Hydrocortisone
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A07EA02
Hydrocortisone
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Hydrocortisone is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to reduction in the vascular component of the inflammatory response and reduction in the formation of inflammatory fluid and cellular exudates.
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