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chapter 16 steroid

TermDefinition
Adrenocorticosteroids: commonly referred to as steroids, are a group of agents secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Addison disease: Disease/condition produced by a deficiency of adrenocorticosteroids
Cushing syndrome: Disease/condition produced by an excess of adrenocorticosteroids
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH): agent secreted by the pituitary that causes the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex
Glucocorticoids: Adrenocorticosteroids that primarily affect carbohydrate metabolism.
Mineralocorticoids: Adrenocorticosteroids that affect the body’s sodium and water balance (fluid levels).
Exogenous Steroid: refers to a steroid hormone that is administered from outside the body, as opposed to being produced naturally by the body’s endocrine system.
clobetasol propionate (Temovate)- topical
triamcinolone acetonide (Flutex) - Topical
betamethasone (Diprolene) - Topical
hydrocortisone (Ala-Cort)- topical, (Cortef) - systemic
prednisone (Rayos, Deltasone) – Systemic (I don’t know where Deltasone comes from but it is listed as a Brand name for prednisone in the Dental Hygiene board review guide.
dexamethasone (Decadron) - systemic
methylprednisolone (Medrol) - systemic
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