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Glucocorticosteroids are not only natural hormones produced by the human body, but also extremely important drugs that are used in many diseases. Glucocorticoids come in a variety of forms, but some have serious side effects.
Glucocorticosteroids – indications
Glucocorticoid steroids are known under their abbreviated name and in colloquial word circulation they function as steroids. These are natural hormones that are produced by the adrenal cortex. They are of great importance in terms of metabolism, the body’s defense processes, as well as the secretion of other hormones.
There is also another definition according to which glucocorticoids to lekithat replenish hormonal deficiencies as well leki anti-inflammatory, antiallergic and immunosuppressive. These medications are administered in several different ways: inhalation, oral, nasal and ointment.
Glucocorticoid steroids is used in the treatment of bronchial asthma. They are generally important for the respiratory system of the human body. Thanks to them, for example, the work of the lungs is improved. They are also used in rheumatology. They help, among others in polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis and allergic rhinitis. In addition, patients reach for glucocorticoids also when they want to fight rheumatic fever, malignant forms of rheumatic disease (as well as metastases) and collagenosis. They are also used when someone is struggling with adrenal insufficiency. Glucocorticoid steroids can be used in Crohn’s disease or dermatological diseases such as: atopic dermatitis, contact eczema, papular urticaria, lichen planus and chronic, keloids, alopecia areata, lupus erythematosus, annular granuloma, psoriasis and burns. Moreover glucocorticoids are very important in the pharmacotherapy of many diseases, the basis of which is the inflammatory process.
Nasal and inhaled glucocorticosteroids
As already mentioned, glucocorticoids is served in several different ways: inhaledoral nasal, intravenous and in the form of an ointment. When they are taken orally, nasally and intravenously, you have to take into account the dangerous side effects (if glucocorticoids they are suddenly discontinued, they can cause adrenal insufficiency; however, when we use them on the skin, stretch marks may appear, we also need to take into account the appearance of various psychiatric states – both euphoria and depression; electrolyte disturbances cannot be ruled out either).
The best options are glikokortykosteroidy wziewnebecause they are applied directly to the bronchi in doses much lower than in the case of Oral glucocorticosteroids. In this way, the sick person does not feel the potential side effects so much. Inhaled drugs can be used with the inhalation chamber with Cross Valve Zeffiro technology, which you can buy at a favorable price at Medonet Market.
Glucocorticosteroids as drugs
Glucocorticoid steroids as drugstaking into account their composition, they are a chemical derivative of the natural human hormone – cortisol. They complement the hormonal deficiencies. They are also used to accelerate the growth of muscle mass and strength. This applies, of course, to healthy people.
Glucocorticoid steroids, especially nasal, cannot be used systematically, continuously and for an extended period of time. If this rule is not followed, glucocorticosteroids as drugs will not function properly.
It is also necessary to know that the use of glucokortykosteroidów in women of childbearing age and those who are pregnant, it is medically justified only if the potential benefits glucokortykosteroidów as drugs have a distinct advantage over the possible danger to the fetus. In a situation where the mother has to receive glucocorticoids for a long time, including when breastfeeding, you should refrain from doing the last of these activities.
Examples of glucocorticosteroids are: Solu-Medrol, Metypred, Budesonide.