Types of drugs
First, it’s worth understanding whatare anti-inflammatory steroid drugs. Thus, this name refers to glucocorticoids that are produced in the human adrenal gland. All anti-inflammatory steroid drugs are divided into natural (hydrocortisone and cortisone) and synthetic. The latter, in turn, are divided into halogenated (betamethasone, dexamethasone and triamcinolone) and non-halogenated (methylprednisolone and prednisolone). These substances act at the intracellular level, binding to human DNA. They are capable of exerting a strong influence on many processes in the body. Among them are carbohydrate, fat, protein metabolism, as well as some other processes, such as water-salt metabolism. Anti-inflammatory steroid drugs have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. The drugs of this group are used in the treatment of various dermatological diseases. These include psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, lichen, neurodermatitis and some other serious diseases. For these purposes, glucocorticoids are usually produced in the form of ointments, creams, gels. It is important to know that their use without a doctor's prescription is impossible and can even be dangerous. Side effects such as atrophy, acne and some others are possible.
The effect of using steroid drugs
In addition, glucocorticoids are activeare used in ophthalmology to treat advanced forms of conjunctivitis, iritis, iridocyclitis, keratitis, uveitis and some others. At the same time, glucocorticoids are contraindicated in acute infectious eye diseases. Another area of application is otolaryngology. They treat diseases such as acute otitis (both external and internal), eczema of the ear canal, vasomotor rhinitis. In addition to all of the above, glucocorticoids are used as immunoregulatory, anti-shock drugs, as well as for some other indications. Thus, the spectrum of application of anti-inflammatory steroid drugs is quite wide. But at the same time, they have their own narrow area of influence in terms of the functions performed. Recently, new generation drugs have been released that act more loyally, but no less effectively. Let today's knowledge and new experience be useful for a precise understanding of what steroid drugs are and why they are sometimes necessary for the human body. Knowledge is strength and health. Good luck!
