Category: hormone
Aliases: Cortef, Cortisone analog
Synthetic cortisol — same molecule as endogenous cortisol. Used as physiologic replacement in adrenal insufficiency at lower doses; pharmacologic anti-inflammatory at higher. Mineralocorticoid activity is non-trivial (unlike dexamethasone).
PO: 1.5h, IV: 1.5h, IM: 1.5h