Chronic dexamethasone use and its adverse effects
- Author:
Ferrer Lorelie
;
Beltran Emmeline
;
Alimorong Elizabeth
;
Ferrer - Agbuya Necensia
;
Guanzon Ricardo S
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Male;
Adult;
ADVERSE EFFECTS;
STEROIDS;
DEXAMETHASONE;
CUSHING SYNDROME
- From:
The Filipino Family Physician
2011;49(3):74-78
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Adrenal Insufficiency is a deceptive disorder that may mimic other diseases and could be lethal once diagnosis is delayed. Management is mainly fluids and steroids. Upon referral to an endocrinologist on his second admission and the fear of another critical condition the patient eventually complied with the medications and improved.
