Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids
suppress
immune responses and reduce inflammation. They’re available as natural or synthetic steroids.
Natural corticosteroids are hormones produced by
the adrenal cortex; most corticosteroids are synthetic forms of these hormones.
Natural and synthetic corticosteroids are classified according to their
biological activities:
·
Glucocorticoids, such as cortisone acetate and
dexamethasone,affect
carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
·
Mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone and fludrocortisone ac-etate,
regulate electrolyte and water balance.
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