Hydrocortisone/oxytetracycline

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Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone (pronounced: hy-droh-CORT-ih-zone) is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It is used to treat a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

Etymology

The term "hydrocortisone" is derived from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water, and "cortisone" which is a type of steroid hormone. It was first synthesized in the 1940s.

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Oxytetracycline

Oxytetracycline (pronounced: oxy-tet-ra-CY-cline) is an antibiotic medication used to treat a wide variety of infections. It is a type of tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Etymology

The term "oxytetracycline" is derived from the Greek words "oxy" meaning sharp or acid, and "tetracycline" which is a type of antibiotic. It was first discovered in the 1950s.

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