Cortone Acetate (Noun)
Meaning
A corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Cortone acetate is administered orally and is metabolized to hydrocortisone, which exerts the desired therapeutic effects.
- The doctor prescribed a corticosteroid hormone called cortone acetate to treat the patient's inflammation.
- Cortone acetate, a synthetic corticosteroid hormone, has been used to treat conditions like arthritis and allergies.
- The mechanism of action of cortone acetate involves conversion to hydrocortisone, which then binds to glucocorticoid receptors.
- Research has shown that cortone acetate, although converted to hydrocortisone, can be highly effective in treating adrenal insufficiency.