Cortisone
Risk Factor: C*
Class: HORMONES
/ Adrenal Agents
Contents of this page:
Fetal Risk Summary
Breast Feeding Summary
References
Questions and Answers
Fetal Risk Summary
Cortisone (Compound E) is an inactive corticosteroid precursor that is secreted by the adrenal cortex. It is converted by reduction to hydrocortisone, primarily in the liver. See Hydrocortisone.
[*Risk Factor D if used in 1st trimester.]
Breast Feeding Summary
See Hydrocortisone.
