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Drug profile · INN

hydrocortisone

hydrocortisone (HYDROCORTISONE VIATRIS 20) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: for rx compounding. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Systemic hormonal preparations (H02) H02AB09
US status approved
Patents linked 5
Pipeline programs 36
News articles 0
Drug details — hydrocortisone
US status
approved
Class
Systemic hormonal preparations (H02)
Route
FOR RX COMPOUNDING
Patents
5
Programs
36
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

hydrocortisone (HYDROCORTISONE VIATRIS 20) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: for rx compounding. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN hydrocortisone
Brand HYDROCORTISONE VIATRIS 20
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Therapeutic class Systemic hormonal preparations (H02)
Route FOR RX COMPOUNDING
Formulation POWDER
ATC code H02AB09

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP191110 Phase 3 · PARItec · Patients admitted to the ICU proven or suspected infection a
  2. APHP200018 Phase 3 · PARItec · Critically ill patients suffering from CIRCI
  3. AchilleS tendinoPathy treated with cortIcosteRoid injEctions. Phase 3 · Disc Medicine · Achilles tendinopathy
  4. C0251010 Phase 3 · First Biotech (Australia) · Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (including dermatomyositis
  5. CT-P13 3.11 Phase 3 · Celltrion Healthcare Australia · Rheumatoid arthritis
  6. DC 06/02 Phase 3 · Takeda · Adrenal Insufficiency
  7. Hydrocortisone Phase 3 · NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES · Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  8. I4V-MC-JAIP Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Atopic Dermatitis

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  3. betamethasone acetate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  4. betamethasone dipropionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  5. betamethasone valerate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  6. budesonide Alimentary tract and metabolism (A07)
  1. US 12419831

    Hydrocortisone oral liquid formulations

    Expires Mon Sep 18 2045 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 12133914

    Hydrocortisone oral liquid formulations

    Expires Mon Oct 31 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 11904046

    Hydrocortisone oral liquid formulations

    Expires Mon Feb 15 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 6803359

    Inhibition of abnormal cell growth with corticotropin-releasing hormone analogs

    Expires Mon Oct 07 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired
  5. US 6319900

    Inhibition of abnormal cell growth with corticotropin-releasing hormone analogs

    Expires Mon Nov 15 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is hydrocortisone?

hydrocortisone (HYDROCORTISONE VIATRIS 20) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: for rx compounding. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for hydrocortisone?

HYDROCORTISONE VIATRIS 20 is a marketed brand name for hydrocortisone. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of hydrocortisone?

hydrocortisone 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.