Types Of glucocorticoid Drugs

What are Glucocorticoids ?

  Glucocorticoids are a type of corticosteroid hormone known for their potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Glucocorticoids are secreted naturally by our adrenal gland in response to adrenocorticotropic hormone which is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland in response to stress.

Synthetic (man-made) glucocorticoids, such as dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, and prednisone, are widely used to treat inflammatory conditions such as asthma, dermatitis, and allergic reactions. They also decrease the body’s immune response.

1. Cortenema Generic Name: Hydrocortisone Enema (HYE droe KOR ti sone) Brand Name: Colocort, Cortenema

2. Dexamethasone Intensol

   
   
   Generic Name: dexamethasone (oral) (dex a METH a sone)
   Brand Name: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak
3. Celestone

             PronunciationGeneric Name: Betamethasone Oral Solution (bay ta METH a sone)
            Brand Name: Celestone