A07EA02 - Hydrocortisone |
Probably not porphyrinogenic |
PNP |
Rationale
Only absorbed to a minor extent. Inducer of CYP3A4. Several references consider it safe.
Chemical description
Glucocorticoid administered in rectal foam, used in ulcerating proctitis. About 10% absorbed.
Similar drugs
References
| # | Citation details | PubMed ID |
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| Porphyria Drug Lists | ||
| 1. | French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
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| 2. | South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
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Tradenames
Colofoam · Cortifoam 
Colifoam · Hydrocortisone 
Colifoam 
Colifoam · Cortenema 
Colifoam · Proctofoam 
Hidrokortizon