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Drug profile · INN

cortisone acetate

cortisone acetate (CORTONE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — cortisone acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
5
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

cortisone acetate (CORTONE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cortisone acetate
Brand CORTONE
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. IFX-1-P3.4 Phase 3 · InflaRx · ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum
  2. MK-5684-003 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · Metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
  3. MK-5684-004 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · Metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
  4. Hydrocortisone acetate and lidocaine hydrochloride Phase 2 · CITIUS ONCOLOGY · Hemorrhoids
  5. Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% Ointment Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Postoperative Sore Throat, Cough, Hoarseness

Related & competitor drugs

  1. beclomethasone dipropionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  2. betamethasone acetate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  3. betamethasone dipropionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  4. betamethasone valerate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  5. budesonide Alimentary tract and metabolism (A07)
  6. clobetasol propionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is cortisone acetate?

cortisone acetate (CORTONE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cortisone acetate?

CORTONE is a marketed brand name for cortisone acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of cortisone acetate?

cortisone acetate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.