HPA Failure and Glucocorticoid Therapy

Glucocorticoids undoubtedly affect the HPA axis, but the dangers of steroid-induced suppression have been exaggerated. With vigilance on the part of the physician, the rare case of adrenocortical failure can be prevented.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Hospital practice (1995) 1984-07, Vol.19 (7), p.77-89
1. Verfasser:	Christy, Nicholas P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adrenal Cortex - drug effects Adrenal Insufficiency - diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - drug therapy Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - therapeutic use Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Glucocorticoids - administration & dosage Glucocorticoids - adverse effects Humans Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System - drug effects Pituitary-Adrenal System - drug effects Stress, Physiological - drug therapy Substance Withdrawal Syndrome - etiology Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	Glucocorticoids undoubtedly affect the HPA axis, but the dangers of steroid-induced suppression have been exaggerated. With vigilance on the part of the physician, the rare case of adrenocortical failure can be prevented.
ISSN:	2154-8331 8750-2836 2377-1003
DOI:	10.1080/21548331.1984.11702864