Cortisone is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, it is responsible for the anti-inflammatory action. For this reason, cortisone is widely used in the treatment of chronic problems such as asthma, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, kidney transplant cases or skin problems for example.
This medicine should be used under the direction of the doctor, as prolonged use can cause several side effects. Cortisone can be purchased from a pharmacy with the introduction of a prescription.
There are several types of corticosteroids, which are used according to each problem, including:
Topical corticosteroids can be found in cream, ointment, gel or lotion, and are usually used to treat allergic reactions or skin diseases, such as seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, hive eczema.
Drug names: some examples of corticosteroids used in the skin: hydrocortisone, betamethasone, mummetasone or dexamethasone.
Tablets or oral solutions are generally used in the treatment of various endocrine, musculoskeletal, rheumatic, collectogen, dermatological, allergic, ophthalmic, respiratory, haematological and neoplastic diseases, among others.
Drug names: Some examples of medications available in prednisone or deflzacort tablets.
Injectable corticosteroids are indicated for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, allergic and dermatological conditions, collagen diseases, palliative treatment of malignancies, among others.
Drug names: some examples of injectable drugs: dexamethasone and betamethasone.
Corticosteroids used for inhalation are devices used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other respiratory allergies.
Drug names: Examples of inhaled corticosteroids include fluticasone and budesonide.
Spray corticosteroids are used to treat rhinitis and severe nasal congestion.
Drug names: Examples of drugs to treat rhinitis and nasal congestion include fluticasone and mummetasone.
Corticosteroid eye drops should be applied to the eyes to treat ophthalmic problems, such as conjunctivitis and uveitis, for example, to reduce inflammation, irritation and shrinking.
Drug names: some examples of corticosteroids in eye drops: prednisolone or dexamethasone.
Side effects of corticosteroids are most common with prolonged use, including:
Appreciate other side effects caused by corticosteroids
The use of corticosteroids is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to food and other components present in preparations and in people with systemic fungal infections or uncontrolled infections.
Similarly, corticosteroids should be used with caution in people with high blood pressure, heart failure, renal failure, osteoporosis, epilepsy, peptic ulcer, diabetes, glaucoma, obesity or psychosis; because it is only used on the advice of the doctor, in these cases.