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Brand: Westcort
Westcort Ointment is a topical corticosteroid used to relieve the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. It belongs to the class of glucocorticoids and works by suppressing the immune system's response to inflammation, thereby reducing redness, swelling, and itching.
For the relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Outcome:
Increased systemic absorption of hydrocortisone valerate.
Mechanism:
Inhibition of hydrocortisone valerate metabolism.
Outcome:
Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Mechanism:
Additive effects on gastric mucosa.
Outcome:
May reduce absorption of hydrocortisone valerate.
Mechanism:
Changes in gastric pH.
Most likely new formulation: A combination therapy with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (2026, 30% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low probability ( <5%) of any significant regulatory changes in the next 2 years.
Corticosteroid, Topical
Glucocorticoid