Roles of glucocorticoids in the management of chronic pain
- VernacularTitle:糖皮质激素在慢性疼痛治疗中的作用
- Author:
Weiying XIE
;
Jianguo XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Glucocorticoid;
Chronic pain;
Side effect
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Glucocorticoids(GC) play definite and effective roles in the management of chronic pain,but their toxic and side effects also make them controversial agents.This review discusses various aspects of glucocorticoids including their action mechanism,toxic and side effects,different types of pharmaceuticals and ways of administration.It also ventures some suggestions on rational medication of steroids.
