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What is corticosteroid?

The corticosteroids are synthesized from cholesterol within the adrenal cortex. There are 4 groups of them and 2 sub groups in one. Don't have time to go into all four groups,… (MORE)

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What is corticosteroids?

Corticosteroids is a class of chemicals that are produced in theadrenal cortex of vertebrates. These are used as medication forstress response, immune response, and regulation… (MORE)

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What gland secretes corticosteroids?

The adrenal glands actually secrete corticosteroids. But the pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete the corticosteroids.

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What are corticosteroids used for?

Corticosteroids are drugs that are used for health symptoms involved with inflammation and hormones. The drug reduces inflammation, treats autoimmune conditions, and replaces … (MORE)

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What is the purpose of corticosteroids?

Corticosteroids block the inflammation that narrows the airways. Used regularly, these drugs will help prevent asthma attacks. Those attacks that do occur will be less severe.… (MORE)

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What are side effects from corticosteroids?

Side effects include growth retardation, increased blood pressure and blood sugar, cataracts, glandular disorders, and infection

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What are topical corticosteroids?

Drugs.Topical corticosteroids reduce mucous membrane inflammation and are available by prescription.Allergies tend to become worse as the season progresses.Topical corticoster… (MORE)

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What is included in corticosteroids?

These analogs include glucocorticoids, which are anti-inflammatory agents with a large number of other functions; mineralocorticoids, which control salt and water balance prim… (MORE)

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What is a corticosteroid cream?

It is a topical cream such as Locoid which contains steroids like hydrocortzone 2% that reduce inflammation when applied to an effected area.

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What is corticosteroid cream?

Corticosteroids are antiinflammatories. Corticosteroid creams are topical preparations of these. The most familiar is hydrocortisone cream, which is available in over-the-coun… (MORE)