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Yes. But not the kind that gets all the bad press. It is a corticosteroid.
There are two basic types of steroids. Anabolic steroids are the ones used and abused by body builders and athletes to help build muscle and enhance performance. Corticosteroids are are are used in many forms swelling and inflamation from a variety of causes that may result in anything from itching to anaphylactic shock.
Used as directed by package directions or your doctor's instructions, hydrocortisone is safe and effective. (This is not to say that it and other corticosteroids can't be dangerous if misused.) It is not generally considered a performence enhancing drug (but check the rules for your specific sports organization.)
What else can I help you with?
What is the molar mass of Hydrocortisone acetate?
the molar mass of cortisone acetate is about 403.2 g/mol.
Does hydrocortisone acetate contain sulfa?
No, hydrocortisone acetate does not contain sulfa. It is a corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation and itching of the skin.
Does Hydrocortisone cream have codeine?
Could a given preparation containing hydrocortisone acetate also contain codeine? Yes, it could.Would a rational person expect it to? No, he would not. Hydrocortisone acetate is a specific compound that is more or less exactly unlike codeine.You may be thinking of hydrocodone, which isn't exactly codeine either, but is at least a closely related compound (hydrocodone differs from codeine in having a =O where codeine has an -OH).
How often to apply hydroortisone acetate cream to eczema?
Hydrocortisone acetate cream can be applied up to 3-4 times a day to eczema-affected areas as directed by your healthcare provider. However, it is important to follow the specific instructions provided with the cream and not to exceed the recommended frequency of application to avoid potential side effects.
How long does hydrocortisone acetate remain in your system?
The half-life of Hydrocortisone Acetate is 1.5 to 3.5 hours. So basically, start with a certain number of milligrams of the drug at the time it was administered and every 2 1/2 hours cut that number in half. Repeat until there is less than about 1/1000th the therapeutic dose amount (NOEL) No Observable Effect Level. Obviously its effect, both positive and side-effects are reduced significantly before that. This half-life was determined by oral administration. Dermally (skin) the rate at which it passes through the skin would have to be determined.
Is Ipratropium a steriod?
No.
A steriod is considered a?
Enzyme
What is cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene?
The Steriod nucleus
How do you spell steriod?
steroid
Chemically estradiol is a?
Steriod?
Is dexamethasone a steriod?
it is a steoroid
Is chris Jericho on steriod?
no
