Long-term side effects of glucocorticoids.

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Abstract

Glucocorticoids represent the standard therapy for reducing inflammation and immune activation in various diseases. However, as with any potent medication, they are not without side effects. Glucocorticoid-associated side effects may involve most major organ systems. Musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, endocrine, neuropsychiatric, dermatologic, ocular, and immunologic side effects are all possible.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Expert Opin Drug Saf

Title: Expert opinion on drug safety

ISSN (Electronic): 1744-764X

ISSN (Print): 1474-0338

Publication date (Electronic): 2016

Volume: 15

Issue: 4

Affiliations

[1 ] a Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI) , Waltham , MA , USA.

[2 ] b Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation , Waltham , MA , USA.

[3 ] c Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology , Istanbul University , Istanbul , Turkey.

[4 ] d Department of Ophthalmology , Harvard Medical School , Boston , MA , USA.

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DOI: 10.1517/14740338.2016.1140743

PubMed ID: 26789102

SO-VID: 10021ae8-ea66-4418-a0fe-d95ceb5c5bc3

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Keywords: corticosteroids,glucocorticoids,immunosuppression,side effects

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Keywords: corticosteroids, glucocorticoids, immunosuppression, side effects

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