Current Approach of Corticosteroids Use in Ocular Therapy.
Corticosteroids are a group of drugs widely used in ophthalmology through topical, intraocular, periocular or systemic administration. This wide use is caused by two of its major functions: anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions. This study presents a review on this type of drugs, primarily...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas. Cienfuegos
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Medisur |
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| Online Access: | http://medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/article/view/1519 |
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| Summary: | Corticosteroids are a group of drugs widely used in ophthalmology through topical, intraocular, periocular or systemic administration. This wide use is caused by two of its major functions: anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions. This study presents a review on this type of drugs, primarily in the area of ophthalmology. The goal is to deepen knowledge on this group of drugs, in order to make a best use of them. Aspects related to the type of administration of corticosteroids and the possible adverse reactions and drug interactions are included. |
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| ISSN: | 1727-897X |