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'''Cortisol''' is the major naturally-occuring [[glucocorticoid]] [[hormone]]. Biochemically, it is derived from [[progesterone]]. Many drugs that are used to treat inflammation, such as [[hydrocortisone]] and [[cortisone]] are very similar in structure with cortisol. Additional information can be found on the [[steroid]] and [[glucocorticoid]] pages. | '''Cortisol''' is the major naturally-occuring [[glucocorticoid]] [[hormone]]. Biochemically, it is derived from [[progesterone]]. Many drugs that are used to treat inflammation, such as [[hydrocortisone]] and [[cortisone]] are very similar in structure with cortisol. Additional information can be found on the [[steroid]] and [[glucocorticoid]] pages. | ||
Revision as of 07:50, 8 June 2009
Cortisol is the major naturally-occuring glucocorticoid hormone. Biochemically, it is derived from progesterone. Many drugs that are used to treat inflammation, such as hydrocortisone and cortisone are very similar in structure with cortisol. Additional information can be found on the steroid and glucocorticoid pages.
External links
The most up-to-date information about Cortisol and other drugs can be found at the following sites.
- Cortisol - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Cortisol - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Cortisol - Detailed information from DrugBank.