Corticosteroid

Corticosteroids are a group of drugs commonly referred to as steroids, they are not to be confused with anabolic or other steroids. Corticosteroids have many different uses, including autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis, plus systemic lupus erythematosus, and asthma.

Corticosteroids include hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone, glucocorticoid, betamethasone and dexamethasone.

Learn more

 * Corticosteroids: Treatment summary - British National Formulary