Glucocorticoids

Used to treat a wide range of illnesses including but not limited to autoimmune disorders, postop nausea and vomiting, and chronic pain

Adrenal cortex produces and releases two different types of corticosteroids: Mineralocorticoids (maintain salt and fluid balance) and glucocorticoids (affect metabolism and inflammation).

Glucocorticoids have significant, wide-ranging physiologic effects by binding to cell surface receptors and crossing cell membranes to modify genetic expression.

Endogenous glucocorticoids include cortisol.

Exogenous glucocorticoids include prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, and betamethasone.