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  2. List of corticosteroids - Wikipedia

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    Most esters of these corticosteroids are not included in this list; for esters, see here instead. The most common structural modifications in synthetic corticosteroids include 1(2)-dehydrogenation, 6α-, 9α-, 16α-, and 16β-substitution (with a halogen or methyl group), 16α,17α-acetonidation, and 17α- and 21-esterification.

  3. Corticosteroid - Wikipedia

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    Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones.Two main classes of corticosteroids, glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism ...

  4. Immunosuppressive drug - Wikipedia

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    It is possible to diminish their toxicity by using highly purified serum fractions and intravenous administration in the combination with other immunosuppressants, for example, calcineurin inhibitors, cytostatics, and corticosteroids. The most frequent combination is to use antibodies and ciclosporin simultaneously in order to prevent patients ...

  5. Topical hydrocortisone - Wikipedia

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    Topical hydrocortisone is a drug under the class of corticosteroids, which is used for the treatment of skin inflammation, itchiness and allergies. [10] Some examples include insect bites, dermatitis and rash. [11] [12] [13]

  6. List of steroids - Wikipedia

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    List of – steroidal antiandrogens; List of estrogens – estrogens; List of progestogens – progestogens; List of corticosteroidscorticosteroids, including both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids; List of neurosteroids – excitatory, inhibitory, mixed, neurotrophic, antineurotrophic, and other neurosteroids, as well as pheromones ...

  7. Glucocorticoid - Wikipedia

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    Excessive glucocorticoid levels resulting from administration as a drug or hyperadrenocorticism have effects on many systems. Some examples include inhibition of bone formation, suppression of calcium absorption (both of which can lead to osteoporosis), delayed wound healing, muscle weakness, and increased risk of infection. These observations ...

  8. Topical glucocorticoids - Wikipedia

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    The extent of corticosteroid fears is independent of corticosteroid acceptability, but correlates with patients' quality of life. Desensitization of parental corticosteroid fears should be integral part of eczema education and therapeutics in order to improve therapeutic efficacy and patients' quality of life.

  9. Topical steroid - Wikipedia

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    Ocular effects: Topical steroid drops are frequently used after eye surgery but can also raise intraocular pressure (IOP) and increase the risk of glaucoma, cataract, retinopathy as well as systemic adverse effects. [14] Tachyphylaxis: The acute development of tolerance to the action of a drug after repeated doses. [15]

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