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Drug profile · INN

hydrocortisone acetate

hydrocortisone acetate (CORTIC-DS 1%) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic, otic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — hydrocortisone acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC, OTIC
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

hydrocortisone acetate (CORTIC-DS 1%) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic, otic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN hydrocortisone acetate
Brand CORTIC-DS 1%
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route OPHTHALMIC, OTIC
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Hydrocortisone acetate and lidocaine hydrochloride Phase 2 · CITIUS ONCOLOGY · Hemorrhoids
  2. Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% Ointment Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Postoperative Sore Throat, Cough, Hoarseness

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  5. budesonide Alimentary tract and metabolism (A07)
  6. clobetasol propionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is hydrocortisone acetate?

hydrocortisone acetate (CORTIC-DS 1%) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic, otic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for hydrocortisone acetate?

CORTIC-DS 1% is a marketed brand name for hydrocortisone acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of hydrocortisone acetate?

hydrocortisone 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.