Hydrocortisone Valerate
Skin Diseases
Treatment
0 Active Studies for Hydrocortisone Valerate
Treatment for
Skin Diseases
What is Hydrocortisone Valerate
Hydrocortisone valerate
The Generic name of this drug
Westcort
is the brand name
Hydrocortisone Valerate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Westcort
Hydrocortisone valerate
1993
21
Effectiveness
How Hydrocortisone Valerate Affects Patients
Hydrocortisone is a type of steroid hormone, known as a glucocorticoid, that helps the body in a number of ways, especially with cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune functions. It can be used as a topical cream to reduce inflammation. Glucocorticoids work by suppressing certain genes that produce cytokines, which are proteins that help the body recognize and fight off infections. By lowering the cytokine levels, glucocorticoids reduce the number of T cells and B cells that can activate the immune system, leading to fewer infections.
How Hydrocortisone Valerate works in the body
Hydrocortisone works by binding to receptors inside the cell. This binding triggers a chain of events that leads to the decreased production of inflammation-causing molecules, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes. It also decreases the body's ability to create an immune response to foreign substances by reducing the activity of the lymphatic system, lowering immunoglobulins, and preventing antigen-antibody binding. Hydrocortisone also causes lipocortin-1 to escape the cell, which binds to receptors on leukocytes and stops them from causing further inflammation.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dose of Hydrocortisone Valerate depends on the diagnosed situation. The amount of dosage likewise depends on the technique of delivery (e.g. Ointment - Topical or Cream - Topical) featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Skin Diseases
0.002 mg/mg, , 0.2 %
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Hydrocortisone Valerate.
Common Hydrocortisone Valerate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Capmatinib
Major
The serum concentration of Capmatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Hydrocortisone valerate.
Lumateperone
Major
The serum concentration of Lumateperone can be decreased when it is combined with Hydrocortisone valerate.
Ranolazine
Major
The metabolism of Ranolazine can be increased when combined with Hydrocortisone valerate.
Rimegepant
Major
The metabolism of Rimegepant can be increased when combined with Hydrocortisone valerate.
Tivozanib
Major
The metabolism of Tivozanib can be increased when combined with Hydrocortisone valerate.
Hydrocortisone Valerate Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much of this drug can lead to reduced bone growth, decreased calcium absorption, and slower healing of wounds.
Hydrocortisone Valerate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Hydrocortisone Valerate?
Zero studies are currently investigating the potential of Hydrocortisone Valerate to provide relief from corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Skin Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Hydrocortisone Valerate Reviews: What are patients saying about Hydrocortisone Valerate?
5
Patient Review
6/3/2014
Hydrocortisone Valerate for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
5
Patient Review
10/28/2007
Hydrocortisone Valerate for Skin Rash that Becomes Thick & Discolored From Rubbing It
5
Patient Review
10/30/2008
Hydrocortisone Valerate for Skin Condition
5
Patient Review
5/2/2017
Hydrocortisone Valerate for Rash
4
Patient Review
2/25/2012
Hydrocortisone Valerate for Psoriasis of Scalp
4
Patient Review
5/20/2011
Hydrocortisone Valerate for Atopic Dermatitis
2
Patient Review
8/14/2011
Hydrocortisone Valerate for Reddish Nodules Arranged in a Circle On the Skin
2
Patient Review
11/9/2009
Hydrocortisone Valerate for Atopic Dermatitis
Patient Q&A Section about hydrocortisone valerate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is hydrocortisone valerate used for?
"Hydrocortisone valerate topical is a medication used to relieve symptoms like redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort on the skin. It is a type of corticosteroid, which is a class of medication that is similar to cortisone or steroid drugs."
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Is hydrocortisone valerate the same as hydrocortisone?
"This new steroid showed no significant difference in effectiveness when compared to the fluorinated beta-methasone valerate cream, and was significantly more effective than the hydrocortisone cream and the placebo cream base."
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Can I use hydrocortisone valerate on face?
"Clean and dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of cream, ointment, or gel to the affected area and rub in gently.
Apply a small amount of the cream, ointment, or gel to the affected area and rub in gently."
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