Side Effects of Long-term Systemic Corticosteroid Exposure
Description
Although systemic corticosteroids (eg, prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone) are commonly used as treatment for a variety of conditions, such use is associated with serious risks, especially at high doses for extended periods. This figures summarizes the adverse effects of long-term systemic corticosteroid use, including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, alterations in glucose and lipid metabolism, and psychiatric disturbances.
Acknowledgements
References
Rice, J. B., White, A. G., Scarpati, L. M., Wan, G., & Nelson, W. W. (2017). Long-term Systemic Corticosteroid Exposure: A Systematic Literature Review. Clinical therapeutics, 39(11), 2216–2229.
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