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Steroids Summary

14366 relevant articles (1035 outcomes, 1170 trials/studies) found for this Bio-Agent

Description: A group of polycyclic compounds closely related biochemically to TERPENES. They include cholesterol, numerous hormones, precursors of certain vitamins, bile acids, alcohols (STEROLS), and certain natural drugs and poisons. Steroids have a common nucleus, a fused, reduced 17-carbon atom ring system, cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. Most steroids also have two methyl groups and an aliphatic side-chain attached to the nucleus. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

Also Known As: Catatoxic Steroids; Steroids, Catatoxic

Key Diseases for which Steroids is Relevant

  1. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma) : 84 outcomes 133 studies in 1097 results
  2. Pain (Aches) : 37 outcomes 23 studies in 250 results
  3. Crohn Disease (Crohn's Disease) : 36 outcomes 19 studies in 162 results
  4. Inflammation : 34 outcomes 27 studies in 439 results
  5. Ulcerative Colitis : 30 outcomes 18 studies in 151 results
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Drugs Related to Steroids

  1. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
  2. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)
  3. Azathioprine (Imuran)
  4. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  5. Immunosuppressive Agents (Immunosuppressants)
  6. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
  7. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
  8. Histamine Antagonists (Antihistamines)
  9. Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin)
  10. Bronchodilator Agents (Bronchodilators)
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Therapies Related to Steroids

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Plasma Exchange
  3. Splenectomy
  4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  5. Injections
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