Any of a number of natural or synthetic substances that regulate body function.
Class of lipid molecules with attached polar groups to form carbon rings. Many are hormones from the adrenal cortex and sex organs.
Class of drugs commonly used to decrease nausea after chemotherapy, and fight graft-versus-host disease. Specific drugs are Solumedrol® given i.v., and prednisone given by mouth
These are all of a similar chemical type and include sex hormones androgens and oestrogens as well as hormones produced by the adrenal gland, the corticsteroids. There are a number of chemically modified steroids in use for muscle development.
Chemical substances that are related in structure and contain the same chemical skeleton. Steroids closely resemble a hormone called cortisol that is produced by your adrenal glands. Used to treat inflammatory diseases and conditions, steroids reduce the immune system's activity and decrease inflammation.
A group of drugs, including corticosteroids and anabolic steroids, that affect metabolism.
are characterized by a backbone of four linked carbon rings. Examples of steroids include cholesterol and certain hormones, including testosterone and estrogen.
Drugs used to damp down excessive immune responses.
See "corticosteroid." LupiCare products contain no cortisone or steroids.
A group of chemicals that is produced naturally in the body by the adrenal gland. In asthma, steroids are given by inhalation or by mouth to reduce the inflammation of the airways
Any of a large group of fat soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action.
Naturally occurring substances found in your body which include hormones that help control important bodily functions. Synthetic or man-made steroids can be used to suppress your immune system.
Prescription drugs which mimic male hormones, but without most of the androgenic side effects of actual testosterone. Many bodybuilders use these dangerous drugs to help increase muscle mass and strength.
A general term for a wide variety of chemicals, natural and synthetic. In the context of asthma, "steroids" is usually a shorthand way of referring to corticosteroid medicines (taken to reduce asthma inflammation). Other steroids, including natural and synthetic sex hormones (such as the testosterone-like compounds sometimes used by athletes to build their muscles), are generally unrelated to asthma.
A strong, but effective medication used to treat asthma and other conditions.
Lipid of high molecular weight, serve as precursor for various vitamins and hormones. Examples include vitamin D, cholesterol, etc.
Steroids are a class of drugs that are used to treat allergies. Steroids are not generally available without a prescription.
a family of chemical substances which include the sex hormones (androgen, estrogen), bile acids, toad poisons, etc.
A family of drugs, some of which are very effective at reducing inflammation.
Abbreviation for Corticosteroids. These are medicines used to treat many diseases caused by chronic inflammation.
Synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your adrenal glands produce naturally. Steroids work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system. Steroids are used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases and conditions.
A common designation for corticosteroids, inflammation-fighting medications that are sometimes prescribed to treat allergic reactions, asthma, skin rashes, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and other ailments.
The chemical manufactured by the adrenal glands. Now manufactured synthetically for medical use.
Hormones formed from cholesterol that are produced by the adrenal glands. May be used as birth control, to control respiratory problems in babies, or to ease joint inflammations.
Synthetic (man-made) hormones that simulate the effects of the male hormone testosterone. Synonyms include gear, juice, and 'roids. If you plan to take this illegal and ill-advised shortcut to building your body, please refer to the dictionary's conventional definitions of dumbbell and cheating. Standard Plate: a weight plate designed to be mounted on a one-inch diameter bar. Usually round with a central hole of about 1-1/8", they are commonly available in 1-1/4, 2-1/2, 5, 10, 25, and 50 pound sizes.
Drugs used to counteract inflammation in many eye disorders and following many surgical procedures.
group of synthetic hormones including prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone used in the treatment of some leukemia and also to suppress graft rejection and graft-versus-host disease following bone marrow transplant. Side effects include an increased risk of infection.
A particular group of chemicals, which includes very important hormones, produced naturally by the body and also many drugs used for a wide range of medical purposes. In psoriasis the sub group of steroids with which we are concerned is the corticosteroids. Very often this is shortened to 'steroids' causing people to confuse their skin treatments with the anabolic steroids used for body building.
(anabolic) – Synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone.
Naturally-occurring and synthetic chemicals that include some hormones, bile acids, and other substances; see anabolic androgenic steroids and ‘roids.
chemically similar but biologically diverse molecules, such as bile salts and corticosteroids. In general, saturated hydrocarbons containing seventeen carbon atoms in a system of rings, three six-membered and one five-membered, condensed together (six atoms being shared between rings).
Steroids are a large group of compounds found in all animals. Different groups of steroids include: corticosteroids, anabolic steroids, androgenic steroids, oestrogenic steroids, progestogenic and anti-inflammatory steroids. The types of steroids used by people who wish to build muscle and increase their body size are mostly anabolic androgenic steroids. These are a group of drugs that include the male sex hormone testosterone and its synthetic alternatives.
Any one of a large number of hormone-like substances. See Anabolic steroids and cortical steroids.
A group of hormones which includes oestrogen, progesterone and the androgens.
A synthetic hormone similar to that produced naturally by the adrenal glands that is available in pill, topical cream, and injectable forms.
A class of strong anti-inflammatory drugs that used to treat a variety of diseases, including certain autoimmune disorders.
Compounds with a skeleton of four rings of carbon to which various side groups are attached; one of the three main classes of hormones. PICTURE
Steroids are synthetic derivatives of the hormone testosterone that allow the user to gain muscle mass and strength rapidly. In addition to their muscle building effects, anabolic steroids increase the oxidation rate of fat, thus giving the user a more ripped appearance.
Steroids are hormones, formed from cholesterol, which are produced by the adrenal glands. Synthetic steroids are used in a variety of therapies: to control respiratory problems, skin inflammation, ease joint inflammations, and to treat blood disorders.
Drugs used to decrease inflammation in certain diseases.
Drugs used to relieve swelling and inflammation.
A group of hormones occurring naturally in the body and medications based on them.
used to treat the symptoms of eczema, a skin condition characterized by itchy, red, scaly skin. They are also used for other inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis. They don't cure the conditions but can ease the symptoms. They work by reducing inflammation of the skin and thus easing the symptoms of itching, redness and swelling that occur with many skin conditions.
Synthetic variants of the hormone testosterone. Some lifters use these drugs to enhance their gains to another level.
A classification of drugs used in treating Crohn's disease and other chronic inflammatory conditions such as ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
A type of hormone often times used to treat inflammatory conditions of the lungs, such as asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis.
In contrast to anabolic steroids (used by "bodybuilders"), corticosteroids are used in inflammatory conditions for their anti-inflammatory effects. They have a rapid onset of action, and profoundly affect many parts of the immune system as well as most other body systems. Corticosteroids are a cornerstone of treating most types of vasculitis, and are often used in combination with other immunosuppressive medications.
A large family of pharmaceutical drugs related to the adrenal hormone cortisone.
Sex hormones, most of which are produced by the gonad. These include progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen.
Medications (such as prednisone) that are used to relieve inflammation in different parts of the body; used in MS for the management of flare-ups because they can close the damaged blood-brain barrier and reduce inflammation in the central nervous system.
Synthetic hormones that may be given to a pregnant woman with preterm labor in an effort to speed the maturation of the fetusâ€(tm)s lungs.
Drugs that slow the growth of excess skin cells and decrease inflammation. Steroids come in different forms (pills, creams, etc.) and strengths. If less than 10 percent of a person’s skin is affected, doctors often prescribe short-term treatment with high potency ointments such as betamethasone topical (Diprolene) or clobetasol (Temovate).
Medications used to decrease swelling around tumors.
Medications used to combat inflammation and suppress immune response. Steroids work quickly and dramatically but can have serious side effects.
A classification of drugs used in treating ulcerative colitis and other chronic inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
A family of compounds with many different effects within the body. They may be naturally occurring or be a part of pharmaceutical agents. One important class of steroids (the corticosteroids) are often used in treatment of inflammation.
Medications given in the early hours after injury to limit spinal cord swelling.
a large family of substances, including many hormones and drugs containing the tetracyclic cyclopenta[]phenanthrene skeleton.
Complex chemical substances, some of which are prominent in the secretions of the adrenal cortex and may be related to some forms of mental illness. See also adrenal gland.
Another term for corticosteroids (see Asthma).