Corticosteroid

Word CORTICOSTEROID
Character 14
Hyphenation corticosteroid
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Corticosteroid"

What do we mean by corticosteroid?

Any of the steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex or their synthetic equivalents, such as cortisol and aldosterone. noun

A steroid compound produced by the adrenal cortex, or a synthetic analog of such a compound. noun

Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems. noun

Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure. noun

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response noun

Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems.

Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Corticosteroid

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The word "corticosteroid" in example sentences

Funding source may be associated with findings regarding adverse effects in corticosteroid studies ❋ Unknown (2007)

The study results also show a safety profile for LX211 at the 0.4 mg / kg bid dose that suggests the experimental drug would be suitable for chronic use as the first oral treatment for this sight-threatening inflammatory eye disease, while also providing a means to greatly reduce the serious health risks associated with long-term corticosteroid use. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Government also provides treatment for those 70 years or older with very low bone density, even without a fracture, and in some other situations such as high-dose, long-term corticosteroid use. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Although 6-mercaptopurine and azathioprine may not prevent further relapses, medical management of these flares my be less intense and may not require long-term corticosteroid use. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Your doctor will prescribe a medicine called a "corticosteroid" to take for 3 days during each treatment with ALIMTA.

Cortisone injections, also referred to as corticosteroid injections, are not a cure for joint afflictions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Azelastine is an anti-allergic drug and fluticasone is a corticosteroid, which is a class of steroid hormones. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They report that some of thier Doctors placed them on a corticosteroid, which is a steroid form of cortisol, to help increase their own levels of this adrenal hormone that becomes low in people with Adrenal Fatigue. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Your healthcare professional will prescribe a medicine called a corticosteroid, which lowers your chances of getting skin reactions with ALIMTA. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Then, apply a topical treatment such as corticosteroid cream or tea tree oil. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The median time to discontinuation of corticosteroid after initiation of 6-mercaptopurine and azathioprine therapy was 8.4 months. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Treatment of arthritic joints by intra-articular corticosteroid injection is available. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Excluded from the corticosteroid analyses were patients who underwent surgery for their disease and patients treated with 5-acetylsalicylic acid only. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The results also show that 12 (75%) of 16 pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis will benefit from the use of 6-mercaptopurine and azathioprine after initial discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Many also question whether the addition of an inhaled corticosteroid, which Symbicort, Dulera and Advair have, even makes them safer. ❋ Martha Rosenberg (2011)

Topical corticosteroid cream may temporarily reduce inflammation and should be used intermittently because it may cause thinning of the skin as well as hypopigmentation. ❋ Unknown (2011)

They were then analyzed for the development of side effects, the indication to use 6-mercaptopurine and azathioprine and the ability to discontinue corticosteroid use in those patients taking 5-acetylsalicylic acid products who were corticosteroid-dependent or whose disease was refractory to treatment. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Discontinuation of corticosteroid was accomplished in 12 (75%) of 16 patients. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Eight patients (67%) observed from 3 months to 65 months have continued without corticosteroid therapy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sixteen patients (80%) were corticosteroid dependent and 3 (15%) had ulcerative colitis refractory to corticosteroid treatment. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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