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hydrocortisone [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C21H30O5
formula, see observation
50-23-7
CAS number
OBS

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.

OBS

Chemical formula: C21H30O5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C21H30O5
formula, see observation
50-23-7
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C21H30O5

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C21H30O5
formula, see observation
50-23-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C21H30O5

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