Cortril and Acute kidney failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acute kidney failure is reported as a side effect among people who take Cortril (hydrocortisone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lasix, and have Acarodermatitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acute kidney failure when taking Cortril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,715 people who have side effects when taking Cortril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cortril?

Cortril has active ingredients of hydrocortisone. eHealthMe is studying from 1,715 Cortril users. Check the latest studies of Cortril.

What is Acute kidney failure?

Acute kidney failure is found to be associated with 2,835 drugs and 4,500 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acute kidney failure.

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On Aug, 06, 2026

1,715 people reported to have side effects when taking Cortril.
Among them, 27 people (1.57%) have Acute kidney failure.

Could Cortril cause Acute kidney failure?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Cortril when they have Acute kidney failure? *

What is the gender of people who have Acute kidney failure when taking Cortril? *

female: 23.08 %
male: 76.92 %

What is the age of people who have Acute kidney failure when taking Cortril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cortril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acute kidney failure? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 40.74%
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation): 7 people, 25.93%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 7 people, 25.93%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 22.22%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 6 people, 22.22%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 5 people, 18.52%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 5 people, 18.52%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 5 people, 18.52%
Fever: 5 people, 18.52%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acarodermatitis (skin inflammation caused by mites (acarids)): 5 people, 18.52%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 3 people, 11.11%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 3 people, 11.11%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 2 people, 7.41%
Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 2 people, 7.41%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 2 people, 7.41%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 7.41%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 7.41%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 2 people, 7.41%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 7.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydrocortisone (the active ingredients of Cortril) and Cortril (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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