corticosteroids
Adrenal cortex hormones
Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized as drugs.
They regulate metabolism, immune response, and inflammation.
Medical uses include treating asthma, allergies, arthritis, and autoimmune conditions: The doctor prescribed corticosteroids for her eczema.
Often shortened to steroids in medical contexts, though distinct from anabolic steroids used for muscle building.
Disease weakening skeletal structure
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- moon faceUnusually circular facial appearance
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
skin thinning · bruising · cataracts · glaucoma · insomnia · edema · striae · acne
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- prednisoloneSynthetic anti-inflammatory hormone medication
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
ointment · cream · nasal spray · nebulizer · injection · oral · ophthalmic · dosage
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- adrenal glandKidney-top hormone producer
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
ACTH · CRH · zona fasciculata · zona glomerulosa · cholesterol · androgens · feedback loop · endocrine
Reduced bodily defense activation
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
T-cells · interleukins · leukocytes · anti-inflammatory · histamine · prostaglandins · inflammatory response · immune response
Chronic lung inflammation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
lupus · COPD · dermatitis · inflammatory bowel disease · Crohn's disease · ulcerative colitis · multiple sclerosis · anaphylaxis
Medical dispensing authorization
- maintenance doseDrug amount preserving effect
- flareSudden bright burst
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
drug interaction · monitoring · withdrawal · rebound · rescue medication · therapeutic · prophylactic
osteoporosis
Disease weakening skeletal structure
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- moon faceUnusually circular facial appearance
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
hypertension · skin thinning · bruising · cataracts · glaucoma · insomnia · edema · striae · acne · hirsutism
prednisone
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- prednisoloneSynthetic anti-inflammatory hormone medication
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
topical · ointment · cream · nasal spray · nebulizer · injection · oral · ophthalmic · dosage · taper
cortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- adrenal glandKidney-top hormone producer
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
pituitary · ACTH · CRH · zona fasciculata · zona glomerulosa · cholesterol · androgens · feedback loop · endocrine · homeostasis
immunosuppression
Reduced bodily defense activation
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
lymphocytes · T-cells · interleukins · leukocytes · anti-inflammatory · histamine · prostaglandins · inflammatory response · immune response · white blood cells
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
rheumatoid arthritis · lupus · COPD · dermatitis · inflammatory bowel disease · Crohn's disease · ulcerative colitis · multiple sclerosis · anaphylaxis · gout
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- maintenance doseDrug amount preserving effect
- flareSudden bright burst
- remissionTemporary disease absence
contraindications · drug interaction · monitoring · withdrawal · rebound · rescue medication · therapeutic · prophylactic
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, hormone, cortisol
- allergy reliefantihistamines, allergy pills, allergy shots, immunotherapy, EpiPen
- anti-inflammatoriesibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, NSAIDs, NSAID
- arthritis treatmentsmethotrexate, NSAIDs, ibuprofen, prednisone, DMARDs
- injectablesvaccine, filler, insulin, dermal filler, epidural
corticosteroidsanabolic steroids
Muscle-building hormones, synthetic
androgens · testosterone · growth hormone · performance-enhancing drugs · estrogens
corticosteroidsinterferon
Immune response protein
interleukins · vaccines · adjuvants · interferons · immunomodulators