Corticosteroids

Steroid hormones with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.

1 drugs in this class

Drugs in Corticosteroids

Prednisone

Deltasone, Rayos, Sterapred

Synthetic corticosteroid prodrug converted to prednisolone (active form) in the liver. Binds to glucocorticoid receptors, modulating gene transcription to reduce inflammation and suppress immune respo

CorticosteroidsSmall Molecule

Indications: Allergic disorders, Asthma exacerbations...

Related Body Systems

Body systems targeted by drugs in the Corticosteroids class.

Immune System Endocrine System

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