User:Mr. Ibrahem/Cortisone acetate

Cortisone acetate, sold under various brand names, is a corticosteroid used for a number of conditions. Some of these include adrenal insufficiency, high blood calcium, autoimmune diseases, COPD, allergic reactions, and certain types of tuberculosis. It is taken by mouth. Effects generally last for 1 to 2 days.

Commonly long term use results in osteoporosis, cataracts, weakness, and thrush. Other side effects may include infection, adrenal insufficiency, swelling, and poor wound healing. While short term use in the later part of pregnancy is safe, long term use may result in harm to the baby. It is a manufactured steroid with both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties.

Cortisone acetate was approved for medical use in the United States in 1950. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States 90 pills of 25 mg costs about 110 USD as of 2022. It is marketed in many countries globally.