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[Steroid therapy and adrenal function].

D Cota1, L Ceroni, R Pasquali

  • 1Unità di Endocrinologia, Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna. danicota@libero.it

Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|December 29, 2000
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Glucocorticoids mimic natural hormones, impacting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Long-term or high-dose use can cause iatrogenic diseases and HPA axis insufficiency upon withdrawal.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Glucocorticoids are widely utilized in medical practice for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Their exogenous administration significantly influences the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the primary pharmacological attributes of glucocorticoids.
  • To detail the endocrine consequences of glucocorticoid administration.
  • To address the implications of acute glucocorticoid withdrawal on HPA axis function.

Summary:

  • This review examines the pharmacological properties and endocrine effects of glucocorticoids.
  • It highlights their mechanism of action, which involves modulating the HPA axis.
  • The potential for glucocorticoids to induce iatrogenic conditions, especially with prolonged or high-dose use, is emphasized.

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Impact:

  • Provides essential information for clinicians regarding safe glucocorticoid prescribing.
  • Enhances understanding of glucocorticoid-induced endocrine dysfunction.
  • Informs strategies for managing acute glucocorticoid withdrawal and preventing associated HPA axis insufficiency.