Concept

Steroid drugs

Properties

Alt label
  • Anabolic steroids
  • Corticosteroids
SES ID
  • 13053
  • 363957
  • 363960
Notation
  • 13053
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Definition
  • Group of hormonal drugs used to maintain or increase body strength when prescribed as part of cancer and AIDS treatments, and/or to control inflammation in autoimmune conditions including lupus and some types of arthritis. Class C drug when not supplied on prescription and misused in sports and bodybuilding.