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There are many types of steroids with various roles and functions. Corticosteroids have an important role to play in a variety of physiological processes in the body, including stress response, immune response, regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein metabolism, blood electrolyte levels and behaviour. These drugs fall into two categories: glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Whereas mineralocorticoids promote sodium retention in the kidney, and therefore control electrolyte and water levels, glucocorticoids control carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism and are anti-inflammatory in nature. When taken at high doses, corticosteroids can produce many adverse side effects; therefore, the lowest possible effective dose should always be given for a minimum period. Care should always be taken with withdrawing from a course of systemic steroids, and tapering should always be based on a patient's individual needs.
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing – Mark Allen Group
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