Generic Name:

Hydrocortisone acetate

Common Brands:

Cortef, Alkindi Sprinkle

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Corticosteroid

Forms:

Tablet, granules

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

• Endocrine disorders associated with low cortisol levels
• Acute exacerbations of rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis
• Acute exacerbations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other collagen diseases
• Inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of dermatological conditions like severe psoriasis, severe seborrheic dermatitis, pemphigus, erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
• Allergic disorders such as severe asthma, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis
• Eye conditions such as allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, and optic neuritis
• Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis
• Respiratory diseases such as sarcoidosis, berylliosis, and aspiration pneumonitis
• Gastrointestinal conditions such as ulcerative colitis
• Blood disorders such as acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia, congenital hypoplastic anemia, and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Certain cancers, such as leukemias and lymphomas

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance