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hydrocortisone sodium succinate

hydrocortisone sodium succinate (SOLU-CORTEF) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — hydrocortisone sodium succinate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
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Data quality
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Quick answer

hydrocortisone sodium succinate (SOLU-CORTEF) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Brand SOLU-CORTEF
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
TGA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is hydrocortisone sodium succinate?

hydrocortisone sodium succinate (SOLU-CORTEF) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for hydrocortisone sodium succinate?

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

What is the US approval status of hydrocortisone sodium succinate?

hydrocortisone sodium succinate 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.