How to prevent side effects of steroid medications?

by Nazeha Maryam Jamal, 5th Year Medical Student

Steroids, or steroids, are a complex group of chemical compounds (of the lipid type) of natural origin, which are produced by the body, but also widely used in medicine to treat many diseases and health problems. The most famous steroid drugs are glucocorticosteroids (also known as corticosteroids) and anabolic steroids (testosterone and its derivatives).

Glucocorticosteroids are the most powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. They have, among others: anti-allergic…