Cortifoam and Interstitial nephritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Interstitial nephritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cortifoam (hydrocortisone acetate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Asacol, and have Deep venous thrombosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Interstitial nephritis when taking Cortifoam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,756 people who have side effects when taking Cortifoam from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cortifoam?

Cortifoam has active ingredients of hydrocortisone acetate. eHealthMe is studying from 1,758 Cortifoam users. Check the latest studies of Cortifoam.

What is Interstitial nephritis?

Interstitial nephritis (inflammation of the kidney) is found to be associated with 1,094 drugs and 1,566 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Interstitial nephritis.

On Jul, 26, 2026

1,756 people reported to have side effects when taking Cortifoam.
Among them, 50 people (2.85%) have Interstitial nephritis.

Could Cortifoam cause Interstitial nephritis?

Among these 50 people:

What is the gender of people who have Interstitial nephritis when taking Cortifoam? *

female: 48.89 %
male: 51.11 %

What is the age of people who have Interstitial nephritis when taking Cortifoam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cortifoam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Interstitial nephritis? *

Nightmares (unpleasant dreams): 49 people, 98.00%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 49 people, 98.00%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 49 people, 98.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 49 people, 98.00%
Fever: 49 people, 98.00%
Gingival Pain (gum pain): 49 people, 98.00%
Depression: 49 people, 98.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 49 people, 98.00%
Hypopnea: 49 people, 98.00%
Confusional State: 49 people, 98.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 48 people, 96.00%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 48 people, 96.00%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 45 people, 90.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 45 people, 90.00%
High Blood Pressure: 43 people, 86.00%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 42 people, 84.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 28 people, 56.00%
Cardiac Failure Chronic: 21 people, 42.00%
Dyscalculia (impaired ability to learn grade-appropriate mathematics): 19 people, 38.00%
Adverse Drug Reaction: 14 people, 28.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Interstitial nephritis:

Interstitial nephritis (1,094 drugs)

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Interstitial nephritis (1,566 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydrocortisone acetate (the active ingredients of Cortifoam) and Cortifoam (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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