| hydrocortisone, topical | Hydrocortisone that is applied topically as an anti-inflammatory agent. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| clioquinol | <chemical> A potentially neurotoxic 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative long used as a topical anti-infective, intestinal antiamebic, and vaginal trichomonacide. The oral preparation has been shown to cause subacute myelo-optic neuropathy and has been banned worldwide. Pharmacological action: amebicides, anti-infective agents, local. Chemical name: 8-Quinolinol, 5-chloro-7-iodo- (12 Dec 1998) |
| hydrocortisone | <chemical> (11 beta)-11,17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11beta)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| hydrocortisone acetate | Hydrocortisone 21-acetate;similar actions and uses as hydrocortisone. Synonym: cortisol acetate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hydrocortisone cyclopentylpropionate | An ester of hydrocortisone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hydrocortisone cypionate | The cyclopentanepropionic ester of cortisone, for oral administration. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hydrocortisone hydrogen succinate | A form of hydrocortisone administered intravenously. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hydrocortisone sodium phosphate | Hydrocortisone 21-(disodium phosphate);an anti-inflammatory agent for intravenous or intramuscular administration. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hydrocortisone sodium succinate | A very soluble ester salt of hydrocortisone (cortisol), used parenterally in the management of emergencies resulting from acute adrenal insufficiency. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anti-inflammatory agent, topical | Anti-inflammatory agent that are applied to the skin and whose pharmacological effect only occurs at the area of application. (12 Dec 1998) |
| glucocorticoids, topical | A class of corticosteroids that produces suppression of inflammatory diseases when applied as ointments, lotions, or other topical dosage forms. Penetration of the preparations may be increased by means of occlusive dressings. (12 Dec 1998) |
| prednisolone, topical | Prednisolone that is applied topically as an anti-inflammatory agent. (12 Dec 1998) |
| topical | <pharmacology> Pertaining to a particular surface area, as a topical anti-infective applied to a certain area of the skin and affecting only the area to which it is applied. Origin: Gr. Topikos (18 Nov 1997) |
| topical anaesthesia | Superficial loss of sensation in conjunctiva, mucous membranes or skin, produced by direct application of local anaesthetic solutions, ointments, or jellies. (05 Mar 2000) |
| topical anaesthetic | An anaesthetic that is applied or sprayed on the surface of the skin (or mucous membranes) for providing pain relief. Commonly used are benzocaine, butacaine, cyclomethycaine, lidocaine, tetracaine and dibucaine. (27 Sep 1997) |