Mongioì LM, Condorelli RA, Barbagallo F, La Vignera S, Calogero AE. Dual-release hydrocortisone for treatment of adrenal insufficiency: a systematic review.
Endocrine 2020;
67:507-515. [PMID:
31927751 DOI:
10.1007/s12020-020-02187-7]
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Abstract
Dual-release hydrocortisone is a new hydrocortisone formulation developed to improve the pharmacokinetic and the pharmacodynamic profiles and patient compliance. The aim of this review is to summarize the main knowledge on dual-release hydrocortisone, with particular attention to pharmacokinetics, metabolic and health-related quality-of-life aspects, bone health and drug safety.
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