(Used to treat various inflammations)
Compiled by Pam Duff, RN, CSNC 2009
The following are common examples.
- beclomethasone [Beclodisk, Beconase, and others]
- betamethasones [Betnelan. Celestone, and others]
- budesonide [Entocort, Pulmicort, and others]
- cortisone
- dexamethasone [Decadron, Hexadrol, and others]
- fludrocortisone [Florinef]
- hydrocortizones [Hycort, Westcort, and others]
- methylprednisolones [Medrol, Unimed, and others]
- mometasone [Elocon]
- prednisolones [Prelone, Inflamase, and others]
- prednisone [Deltasone, Winpred, and others]
- triamcinolones [Aristocort, Kenalog, and others]
- Depletes: A, B6, C, D, E, folic acid, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, DHEA
- Notes:
- Can cause loss of body protein.
- Steroids suppress the immune system. To offset these effects, use such immune stimulating herbs as alfalfa sprouts, astragalus, echinacea, licorice root, or zinc lozenges.
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