Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid
Infection, Communicable Diseases, Urinary Bladder + 2 more
Treatment
5 FDA approvals
5 Active Studies for Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid
Treatment for
Infection
What is Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid
Acetic acid
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Hydrocortisone, also known as cortisol, is a hormone made by the adrenal glands. It is used to treat conditions caused by inflammation, the immune system, or tumors. Hydrocortisone was discovered in the 1930s and was approved by the FDA in 1952.
Acetic Acid
is the brand name
Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Acetic Acid
Acetic acid
1979
33
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Acetic acid, otherwise called Acetic Acid, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses which include External ear infection NOS and Urinary Bladder .
External ear infection NOS
Used to treat External ear infection NOS in combination with Acetic acid
Urinary Bladder
Urethral Catheters
Infection
Communicable Diseases
Used to treat External ear infection NOS in combination with Acetic acid
Effectiveness
How Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid Affects Patients
Hydrocortisone works by attaching to special receptors in the body, blocking chemicals that cause inflammation. This drug is usually considered safe and can be taken for a moderate length of time. However, people should stop taking it if they experience any irritation or allergic reactions.
How Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid works in the body
Corticosteroids reduce inflammation by decreasing the widening of blood vessels, slowing down the movement of white blood cells, and altering gene expression. Lower doses of corticosteroids stop inflammation, while higher doses reduce the body's immune response. When taken at high doses over a long period of time, corticosteroids can also raise sodium levels and lower potassium levels.
When to interrupt dosage
The quantity of Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Ophthalmia, Sympathetic, Drug Allergy and Sarcoidosis. The dose likewise alters as per the system of delivery (e.g. Topical or Auricular (otic)) delineated in the following table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Communicable Diseases
, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical
Infection
, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical
Urinary Bladder
, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical
Otitis Externa
, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical
Urethral Catheters
, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical
Warnings
Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid has fourteen contraindications, so it should be avoided if you are experiencing any of the conditions noted in the following table.
Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
use during transurethral surgical procedures
Do Not Combine
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Do Not Combine
There are 18 known major drug interactions with Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid.
Common Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Acetic acid.
Typhoid vaccine
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Typhoid vaccine can be decreased when used in combination with Acetic acid.
(R)-warfarin
Moderate
The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Acetic acid is combined with (R)-warfarin.
(S)-Warfarin
Moderate
The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Acetic acid is combined with (S)-Warfarin.
4-hydroxycoumarin
Moderate
The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Acetic acid is combined with 4-hydroxycoumarin.
Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much glucocorticoids over a long period of time can cause cataracts, glaucoma, high blood pressure, water retention, high cholesterol, ulcers, pancreatitis, muscle weakness, mood changes, skin thinning, allergies, acne, excessive hair growth, decreased resistance to infection, round face, high blood sugar, low calcium or phosphorus levels, acidosis, stunted growth, and reduced functioning of the adrenal glands. In the case of an overdose, the dose should be adjusted or stopped, and supportive treatment should be provided.
Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid?
525 active studies are currently being conducted to investigate the potential of Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid in alleviating Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory reactions and Trichinosis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Urinary Bladder
0 Actively Recruiting
Otitis Externa
0 Actively Recruiting
Infection
6 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Urethral Catheters
0 Actively Recruiting
Patient Q&A Section about hydrocortisone and acetic acid
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What does acetic acid do for ears?
"The text explains that acetic acid is effective in treating an outer ear infection by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungus. This, in turn, reduces the pain and swelling associated with the infection. Wetness in the ear canal provides an environment conducive to the growth of bacteria and fungus, so treating the infection is necessary to alleviate these symptoms."
Answered by AI
Is hydrocortisone good for ear infection?
"Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that can be used to relieve symptoms such as redness, itching, and swelling caused by ear infections. A prescription from a doctor is required to obtain this medicine."
Answered by AI
What is hydrocortisone and acetic acid solution used for?
"Hydrocortisone is a medication that reduces inflammation. Acetic acid and hydrocortisone otic is a combination medication used to treat infections in the ear canal and relieve the symptoms of redness, itching, or swelling."
Answered by AI
Does acetic acid dissolve ear wax?
"There are eardrops that you can buy without a prescription that will dissolve earwax. These water-based eardrops contain either acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, or sodium bicarbonate. Oil-based earwax dissolvers lubricate and soften the earwax."
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