Cortef and Razadyne

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Cortef, Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Solu-Cortef

Cortef is a steroid medicine that is used in the treatment of many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or lung disorders.

Cortef is also used to replace steroids in people with adrenal insufficiency (decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands).

Cortef affects your immune system and is often used to treat certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Cortef is also used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Cortef may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: galantamine
• Dosage Forms: capsules, tablets and oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Razadyne, Razadyne ER, Reminyl

Razadyne improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine. People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.

Razadyne is used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's type dementia.

Razadyne may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.