Abstract
Systemic glucocorticoids are an essential therapy for a range of conditions, but their multiple side effects can produce significant morbidity for patients. The objective of this review is to discuss these side effects while addressing 3 questions: 1) What dose and duration of glucocorticoid therapy should prompt concern for individual side effects?; 2) How should clinicians counsel patients about these complications?; and 3) How can these problems be prevented or managed? To accomplish these objectives, we have created a series of tables and algorithms based on a review of relevant data to guide counseling, prophylaxis, and management of 11 glucocorticoid side effects. The first article in this 4-part continuing medical education series begins with a review of glucocorticoid pharmacology followed by a discussion of bone health (ie, osteoporosis and osteonecrosis).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Keywords
- glucocorticoids
- medication monitoring
- osteonecrosis
- osteoporosis
- pharmacology
- side effects
- steroids
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology