Glucocorticoids

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.

Also Known As:

Glucocorticoid; Glucocorticoid Effect; Glucorticoid Effects; Effect, Glucocorticoid; Effects, Glucorticoid

Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hormones: 80400
  - Adrenal Cortex Hormones: 62914
    - Glucocorticoids: 26560
Chemical Actions and Uses
- Pharmacologic Actions: 160
  - Physiological Effects of Drugs: 1
    - Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
      - Hormones: 80400
        Glucocorticoids: 26560

American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Fetus and Newborn Selected Research

American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Fetus and Newborn Research Topics

Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)