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Steroids: pharmacology, complications, and practice delivery issues.

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Since their identification nearly 80 years ago, steroids have played a prominent role in the treatment of many disease states. Many of the clinical roles of steroids are related to their potent antiinflammatory and immune-modulating properties. METHODS: This review summarizes the basic pharmacology, complications, and practice delivery issues regarding steroids. RESULTS: Clinically relevant side effects of steroids are common and problematic. Side effects can occur at a wide range of doses and vary depending on the route of administration. The full spectrum of side effects can be present even in patients taking low doses. CONCLUSIONS: Practitioners must be aware that these drugs might exacerbate a preexisting condition or present a new medical condition. Knowledge of the clinical implications of prescribing these agents is critical.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: William Ericson-Neilsen, Alan David Kaye

Institutions: Ochsner Medical Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal Hormones and Disorders

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2095997735

FWCI: 5.093

Cites: 24

Cited by: 199

Related to: 10