Dexamethasone seems to work on severely ill COVID patients because of its inflammation fighting power
Corticosteroids are a classification of drugs that are meant to lower inflammation and reduce immune system activity in the body — which is what makes dexamethasone effective in treating those who are severely ill with COVID-19. In these cases, scientists say the patient’s immune system goes into overdrive — a state known as a
Typically, the steroid is used by prescription to treat severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, kidney problems, skin conditions, and multiple sclerosis. It comes in many forms, in this case a tablet, elixir or solution.
Anyone taking corticosteroids is advised to avoid exposure to chicken pox and measles unless they have been exposed before, as it’s believed they place them at greater risk.are the kind that most people, and many athletes, are more familiar with. They are synthetic substances meant to mimic testosterone. When taken illegally, meaning without a prescription, the doses are usually 10 to 100 times higher than what a doctor would prescribe to their patient.
In men, anabolic steroids can cause infertility, breast growth, lower sperm count, and shrink one’s testicles. In women, they can decrease breast size, deepen the voice, enlarge the clitoris and increase body hair.
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