Hydrocortisone Flashcards
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hydrocortisone Indication
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Adults with angioedema occurring during inter-hospital transfer for stroke clot retrieval.
Addison’s crisis
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hydrocortisone Mechanism
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Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid with anti inflammatory and immunosuppressant action. It inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators, including prostaglandin and leukotrriens. Resulting in a reduction in the inflammatory and immune response