Abstract

GUTIERREZ-RESTREPO, Johnayro. Adverse effects of glucocorticoid therapy. Iatreia [online]. 2021, vol.34, n.2, pp.137-150.  Epub May 19, 2021. ISSN 0121-0793.  https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.96.

Glucocorticoids are widely used medications for the management of many chronic diseases, but they are associated with multiple adverse effects that can affect different organs. In the present review, a description will be made of the effects derived from the use of these medications on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and other systems, with emphasis on the cardiovascular system and bone.

Keywords : Cushing Syndrome; Diabetes Mellitus; Dyslipidemias; Glucocorticoids; Hypertension; Osteoporosis.

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