2006-11-27 01:07:27 · 4 answers · asked by mauvemaude 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is a hormone produced by a small gland on top of the kidney called the adrenal gland. It is essential to the proper functioning of your body, particularly when under stress. . Cortisone is a normal body product therefore; there are no allergic reactions. cortisone derivatives, such as DepoMedrol, Celestone, Kenalog, and a number of others, are used with increased benefits and fewer side effects.
2006-11-27 01:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The most likely chemicals contained in a cortisone injection are:
Cortisol (Hydrocortisone) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrocortisone
and some form of local anaesthetic such as Lidocaine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaesthetic#Local_anaesthetics
2006-11-27 03:04:05 · answer #2 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically... steroids
2006-11-27 01:16:01 · answer #3 · answered by murphy51024 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask dr or nurse
2006-11-27 13:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋