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Drug profile · INN

hydrocortisone cypionate

hydrocortisone cypionate (CORTEF) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — hydrocortisone cypionate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

hydrocortisone cypionate (CORTEF) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN hydrocortisone cypionate
Brand CORTEF
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Ziftomenib for Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Mixed P… Phase 1 · AXIM Biotechnologies · Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia, Acut

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Frequently asked questions

What is hydrocortisone cypionate?

hydrocortisone cypionate (CORTEF) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for hydrocortisone cypionate?

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

What is the US approval status of hydrocortisone cypionate?

hydrocortisone cypionate 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.