General information Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide has been used extensively for the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Complications are few, usually being local skin color changes, prominent vascular markings, or subcutaneous atrophy. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree…
General information Local injections of glucocorticoids into and around the joints can have a dramatic therapeutic effect, but the catabolic effect can have serious consequences, including adverse effects on joint structure [ ] and on local tendons, subcutaneous atrophy, and…
See also Inhaler propellants General information Treatment with inhaled glucocorticoids reduces the need for oral glucocorticoids in the treatment of severe asthma. The compounds used for inhalation have high local activity and low systemic availability when delivered to the lung.…
General information Epidural The indications, rationale, techniques, alternatives, contraindications, complications, and efficacy of lumbar and caudal epidural glucocorticoid injections have been reviewed [ ]. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
General information Nomenclature The two main classes of adrenal corticosteroids are properly known as glucocorticoids and mineralocorticosteroids. The former are often known by shorter names and are commonly referred to as “glucocorticoids”, “corticosteroids”, “corticoids”, or even simply “steroids”; the latter…
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See also Etherified starches General information Corn starch is a white, tasteless, odorless powder, used in food processing, papermaking, and the production of industrial adhesives; it is also a component of many cosmetics and oral pharmaceutical products. It has been…
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General information Copper is a reddish metallic element (symbol Cu; atomic no. 29). Its symbol derives from the Latin word cuprum, because it was originally discovered in Cyprus. It is widely found as different salts in minerals such as atacamite…
General information The genera in the family of Convolvulaceae ( Table 1 ) include bindweed and morning glory [ ]. Table 1 Genera of convolvulaceae Aniseia (aniseia) Argyreia (argyreia) Bonamia (lady’s nightcap) Calystegia (false bindweed) Convolvulus (bindweed) Cressa (alkaliweed) Dichondra…