What are the medications that belong to glucocorticoids?

Jun 29, 2021 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have had asthma for many years and need to take glucocorticoid medications. However, I'm also quite curious about what specific glucocorticoid medications are available.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chunqing
Hello, glucocorticoids include both injectable formulations and oral corticosteroids. Oral corticosteroids are widely used in clinical practice, such as short-acting oral corticosteroids like hydrocortisone tablets. Medium-acting corticosteroids with moderate duration of action include prednisone tablets and methylprednisolone. Long-acting oral corticosteroids include dexamethasone tablets. Injectable corticosteroids include hydrocortisone injection and methylprednisolone injection. Glucocorticoid medications are used for infectious diseases, such as severe acute infections, primarily in the treatment of acute toxemic infections or in conjunction with shock management. Glucocorticoids are also used for anti-inflammatory therapy and to prevent certain inflammatory complications. I hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a pleasant life.