The Glucocorticoid Taper: A Primer for the Clinicians

The Glucocorticoid Taper: A Primer for the Clinicians

Glucocorticoid (GC) therapy can ameliorate debilitating and life-threatening symptoms in several inflammatory/immunological disorders. However, it can also cause significant side effects, especially with higher doses and longer duration of use. Therefore, GCs should be used at the lowest effective d...

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Main Authors: Gagan Priya, Bashir A Laway, Mythili Ayyagari, Milinda Gupta, Ganesh H. K Bhat, Deep Dutta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-08-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
steroid taper; glucocorticoid taper; glucocorticoid withdrawal syndrome; steroid-induced adrenal insufficiency; glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency; adrenal suppression; recovery of hpa axis
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/indjem/fulltext/2024/07000/the_glucocorticoid_taper__a_primer_for_the.4.aspx
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