Corticosteroid

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• Synonyms

  • Corticosteroids
  • Steroids
  • Steroid
  • Cortisol

• Effects

  • Weight gain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Osteoporosis
  • Avascular necrosis
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Gastric acid hypersecretion
  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Hypertension
  • Atrophic skin
  • Acquired cataract
  • Glaucoma
  • Steatosis
  • Benign intracranial hypertension
  • Low thyroid stimulating hormone
  • Acne vulgaris
  • Acute gastritis
  • Wound healing delayed
  • Insulin resistance
  • Hypogammaglobulinaemia

• Parents

  • Immunosuppressant drug
  • Hormone
  • Drug metabolised by P450 enzymes
  • Anti-inflammatory drug
  • Dermatological drug

• Children

  • Glucocorticoid
  • Mineralocorticoid

• Treats

  • Adrenocortical insufficiency
  • Low glucocorticoid