cortisone (Cortone)

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Introduction

Systemic agent: Tradename Cortone.

Dosage

25-300 mg PO QD. Tabs: 5, 10, 25 mg

Pharmacokinetics

  • prodrug converted in the liver to cortisol

elimination via liver

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References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Prescriber's Letter 17(5): 2010 Using Oral Corticosteroids: a Toolbox Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=260507 &pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

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