Adverse effects of glucocorticoid therapy

Adverse effects of glucocorticoid therapy

Glucocorticoids are widely used medications for the management of many chronic diseases, but they are associated with multiple adverse effects that can affect different organs. In the present review, a description will be made of the effects derived from the use of these medications on the hypothala...

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Published in:Iatreia (Medellín, Colombia) Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 137 - 150
Main Author: Gutiérrez-Restrepo, Johnayro
Format: Journal Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 01-04-2021
Subjects:
cushing syndrome
diabetes mellitus
dyslipidemias
glucocorticoids
hypertension
osteoporosis
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Summary:Glucocorticoids are widely used medications for the management of many chronic diseases, but they are associated with multiple adverse effects that can affect different organs. In the present review, a description will be made of the effects derived from the use of these medications on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and other systems, with emphasis on the cardiovascular system and bone.
ISSN:0121-0793
2011-7965
DOI:10.17533/udea.iatreia.96