kortisonia
Kortisonia is a term used in some languages to refer to corticosteroid medications, a class of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents derived from or modeled on the hormone cortisol. In medical practice, kortisonia may denote drugs such as hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone and other synthetic analogs.
Corticosteroids act by binding to glucocorticoid receptors inside cells, which alters gene expression. This leads to
Used to treat a wide range of conditions, kortisonia suppress allergic and inflammatory responses in asthma,
Medicines in this class are prepared for topical, oral, inhaled, or intramuscular or intravenous administration. Systemic
Short courses are generally well tolerated, but prolonged use or high doses carry risks, including suppression
Contraindications include systemic fungal infections and certain active infections when not adequately treated. Safety in pregnancy