What is the primary action of Solu-CorteF?

• A. Anti-inflammatory, replaces absent glucocorticoids, suppresses immune response
• B. Analgesic
• C. Diuretic
• D. Vasoconstriction

Answer: (A)

Solucortef is a glucocorticoid. Its primary action is to reduce inflammation and dampen the immune response, and it also serves as hormone replacement when the body lacks cortisol. It works by entering cells and influencing gene transcription to lower inflammatory mediators, stabilize lysosomal membranes, decrease capillary permeability, and suppress immune cell activity. This makes it useful in conditions with adrenal insufficiency or severe inflammatory or allergic reactions. It is not primarily an analgesic, a diuretic, or a vasoconstrictor, which is why those options aren’t correct.