Glucocorticoids
- Name
- Glucocorticoids
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000557
- Description
A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS that affect carbohydrate metabolism (GLUCONEOGENESIS, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of BLOOD SUGAR), inhibit ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Paramethasone For the treatment of all conditions in which corticosteroid therapy is indicated except adrenal-deficiency states for which its lack of sodium-retaining properties makes it less suitable than hydrocortisone with supplementary... Prednylidene Prednylidene is an experimental systemic glucocorticoid. Triamcinolone A glucocorticoid used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions of organ systems and tissues. Medrysone A topical glucocorticoid applied ophthalmically for the treatment of various ocular inflammatory or allergic conditions. Amcinonide A topical corticosteroid used in the treatment of inflammation and pruritus due to a variety of dermatoses. Fluorometholone An ophthalmic corticosteroid used for the relief of inflammation located in both the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, the cornea, and the anterior segment of the globe of the eye. Beclomethasone dipropionate An inhaled corticosteroid used as maintenance treatment in the prophylaxis of asthma attacks. Betamethasone A systemic corticosteroid used to relieve inflammation in various conditions, including but not limited to allergic states, dermatologic disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, and hematological disorders. Prednisone A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation or immune-mediated reactions and to treat endocrine or neoplastic diseases. Rimexolone A glucocorticoid used to treat inflammation of the eye. Clobetasol propionate A corticosteroid used to treat corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and plaque psoriasis. Fluocinonide A high potency corticosteroid commonly used topically for a number of inflammatory skin conditions. Ciclesonide A glucocorticoid used in the symptomatic relief of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and adolescents. Fluprednidene Fluprednidene is a corticosteroid. Fluocortolone A glucocorticoid used topically for localized skin reactions and also orally for systemic use. Difluocortolone A topical corticosteroid used for the symptomatic treatment of inflammatory skin disorders like eczema, seborrheic eczema, lichen planus and psoriasis. Dexamethasone isonicotinate Dexamethasone isonicotinate is an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic glucocorticoid that can be administered orally, by inhalation, topically, and parenterally. Its unintended mineralocorticoid action may cause salt and water retention. Clobetasol Clobetasol is under investigation for the treatment of Scleroderma. Clobetasol has been investigated for the prevention of Psoriasis and Cutaneous Atrophy Due to Corticosteroids. Fluticasone furoate An inhaled corticosteroid that can be used as maintenance treatment of asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) depending on the product. Also available as a nasal spray to manage symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Meprednisone Not Annotated Deflazacort A corticosteroid used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Cortivazol Cortivazol is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00804895 (Cluster Headache Cortivazol Injection (CHCI)). Cloprednol A glucocorticoid indicated in the treatment of arthritis and asthma. Mometasone A corticosteroid with no indications. Cortisone acetate A steroid hormone used for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and endocrine disorders associated with inadequate production of steroid hormones. Fluticasone A corticosteroid indicated in the treatment of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses, asthma, and COPD. Mometasone furoate A corticosteroid used to treat asthma, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, nasal polyps, dermatitis, and pruritus. Prednisolone phosphate A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation, immune reactions, as well as endocrine or neoplastic conditions. Prednisolone hemisuccinate A corticosteroid indicated in the treatment of anaphylaxis, asthma, edema, organ rejection, and other indications. Fluprednidene acetate A corticosteroid indicated in the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Methylprednisolone hemisuccinate A water soluble corticosteroid used to treat severe allergic reactions, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, hematological disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system conditions, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, and rheumatic disorders. Prednisone acetate Not Annotated Clocortolone acetate Not Annotated Melengestrol acetate A 6-methyl progesterone acetate with reported glucocorticoid activity and effect on estrus. Betamethasone phosphate A fast acting ester prodrug of a corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory conditions. Cortisone A naturally occurring glucocorticoid. It has been used in replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Cortisone itself is inactive. It is converted in the liver to... Halometasone A corticosteroid indicated in the treatment of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. Fluticasone propionate A glucocorticoid used to treat asthma, inflammatory pruritic dermatoses, and nonallergic rhinitis. Fluocortolone pivalate A corticosteroid used to treat corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and hemorrhoids. Fluocortolone caproate A corticosteroid indicated in the treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. - Drugs & Drug Targets