Anti-inflammatory effects adrenal steroids =glucocorticoid

Pharmacology The naturally occurring adrenal cortical steroids have both anti-inflammatory (glucocorticoid) and salt-retaining (mineralocorticoid) properties. These compounds are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states and may be used for their anti-inflammatory effects. 

Steroids are administered therapeutically in chronic and acute adrenal insufficiency. In addition, glucocorticoids are often administered for their anti-inflammatory effect to treat rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma, and certain skin diseases or malignancies. 

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