A Comprehensive Review on Corticosteroids

Abstract

Corticosteroids are a significant class of anti-inflammatory and immune modulators in the repertoire of a practitioner to treat a variety of scenarios. The consequences of shorter and longer-term usage are also significant, so they need to be cautiously administered. Thus, this drug is analogized as a ‘double edged sword’ and hence, this review explores both the positive outcomes of corticosteroids and their classic adverse effects.