Acute Porphyria Drugs

S01BA02 - Hydrocortisone

Not porphyrinogenic
NP

Rationale
Probably insignificant systemic exposure. Substrate for CYPs 3A4, 3A7, 11 B2. Inducer and inhibitor (!) of CYP3A4. Several references stating non-porphyrinogenicity.
Chemical description
Glucocorticoid for eye application.
Similar drugs
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References
# Citation details PubMed ID
1. Management of acute attacks in the porphyrias.
Kalman DR, Bonkovsky HL. Clin Dermatol. 1998; 16(2):299-306.
9554242
Porphyria Drug Lists
2. French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
3. EPI List
European Porphyria Initiative No longer maintained
4. South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
Tradenames

Softacor Hydrocortisone · Softacor · Stingesk Oftalmolosa Cusi Hidrocortisona · Softacort Softacort Cortivis · Sofacor Softacort Hydrocortison · Softacort Hydrocortisone · Hydrocortisone acetate · Softacort Softacort Ficortril · Softacort Softacort Softacort Hydrocortisyl Softacor Softacort Softacort Hydrocortisonum Hydrocortison · Softacort Softacort Hidrokortizonacetat · Softacort Ophthalmo-Hydrocortison · Softacort
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