Toxic reactions and side effects of glucocorticoids in man

The toxic reactions and side effects of glucocorticoids in humans are discussed. The effects reviewed include metabolic (muscle and skin, carbohydrates and lipids), cardiovascular, cellular, immunologic, skeletal and growth, gastrointestinal, nervous system, ocular, and hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal...

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Published inAmerican journal of hospital pharmacy Vol. 34; no. 5; p. 479
Main Author Bond, W S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1977
Subjects
Adrenal Glands - drug effects
Blood Cells - drug effects
Bone and Bones - drug effects
Bone and Bones - metabolism
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Eye - drug effects
Glucocorticoids - adverse effects
Growth - drug effects
Hemodynamics - drug effects
Humans
Hypothalamus - drug effects
Immunity - drug effects
Lipid Metabolism
Muscles - drug effects
Muscles - metabolism
Nervous System - drug effects
Pancreatitis - chemically induced
Peptic Ulcer - chemically induced
Pituitary Gland - drug effects
Skin - drug effects
Skin - metabolism
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Summary:The toxic reactions and side effects of glucocorticoids in humans are discussed. The effects reviewed include metabolic (muscle and skin, carbohydrates and lipids), cardiovascular, cellular, immunologic, skeletal and growth, gastrointestinal, nervous system, ocular, and hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal.
ISSN:0002-9289
DOI:10.1093/ajhp/34.5.0479