Proctocort

Proctocort Brand names, Proctocort Analogs

Proctocort Brand Names Mixture

No information avaliable

Proctocort Chemical_Formula

C₂₁H₃₀O₅

Proctocort RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/hydrocortisone.htm

Proctocort fda sheet

Proctocort FDA

Proctocort msds (material safety sheet)

Proctocort MSDS

Proctocort Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Proctocort Molecular Weight

362.46 g/mol

Proctocort Melting Point

220 ^oC

Proctocort H₂O Solubility

320 mg/L

Proctocort State

Solid

Proctocort LogP

1.692

Proctocort Dosage Forms

Cream; Ointment; Enemas

Proctocort Indication

For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Also used to treat endocrine (hormonal) disorders (adrenal insufficiency, Addisons disease). It is also used to treat many immune and allergic disorders, such as arthritis, lupus, severe psoriasis, severe asthma, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.

Proctocort Pharmacology

Hydrocortisone is the most important human glucocorticoid. It is essential for life and regulates or supports a variety of important cardiovascular, metabolic, immunologic and homeostatic functions. Topical hydrocortisone is used for its anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive properties to treat inflammation due to corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones characterised by an ability to bind with the cortisol receptor and trigger a variety of important cardiovascular, metabolic, immunologic and homeostatic effects. Glucocorticoids are distinguished from mineralocorticoids and sex steroids by having different receptors, target cells, and effects. Technically, the term corticosteroid refers to both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, but is often used as a synonym for glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids suppress cell-mediated immunity. They act by inhibiting genes that code for the cytokines IL-1, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-alpha, the most important of which is the IL-2. Reduced cytokine production limits T cell proliferation. Glucocorticoids also suppress humoral immunity, causing B cells to express lower amounts of IL-2 and IL-2 receptors. This diminishes both B cell clonal expansion and antibody synthesis. The diminished amounts of IL-2 also leads to fewer T lymphocyte cells being activated.

Proctocort Absorption

Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption.

Proctocort side effects and Toxicity

Side effects include inhibition of bone formation, suppression of calcium absorption and delayed wound healing

Proctocort Patient Information