Drug class

Glucocorticosteroids

Glucocorticosteroids (commonly referred to as glucocorticoids or corticosteroids) are a class of natural and synthetic steroid hormones that bind to intracellular glucocorticoid receptors to modulate gene expression. Read more about Glucocorticosteroids

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About Glucocorticosteroids.

Glucocorticosteroids (commonly referred to as glucocorticoids or corticosteroids) are a class of natural and synthetic steroid hormones that bind to intracellular glucocorticoid receptors to modulate gene expression.

They primarily function as potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents by suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokine production and inhibiting immune cell activation, while naturally occurring analogs also serve as hormonal replacement therapy.

Clinically, they are widely utilized across multiple disease areas, including endocrine disorders like adrenocortical insufficiency, autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions, allergic and respiratory disorders such as asthma, dermatologic diseases, and hematologic malignancies.