corticosteroids and anabolic steroids

Question 1

what is steroids ?

Answer 1

organic compounds characterised by a specific molecular structure consist of 4 interconnected carbon rings ( man made hormones )

Question 2

steroids can be categorised into its function.

Answer 2

• corticosteroids ( adrenal gland )
• anabolic steroid ( testes )

Question 3

what types of steroids in body ?

Answer 3

• anabolic
• corticosteroids
• sex hormones
• vitamin D
• cholesterol

Question 4

what is function and medical use of corticosteroids?

Answer 4

function : reducing inflammation and modulate immune response
medical use : reduce inflammation and suppress immune response in autoimmune conditions

Question 5

what is properties of corticosteroids

Answer 5

• glucocorticoid
  regulate inflammation and immune response
• mineralocorticoids
  regulate electrolyte and fluid balance

Question 6

why inflammation occur ?

Answer 6

body initiates in response to harmful stimuli such as pathogen , damage cell or irritants

Question 7

what is symptoms of inflammation?

Answer 7

• redness
• heat
• swelling
• pain

Question 8

what main role of inflammation?

Answer 8

as body defense mechanisms that help to protect and heal tissue

Question 9

state acute inflammation

Answer 9

• allergic reaction
• infection
• burns
• trauma injury
• cuts , wounds
• frostbite

Question 10

state chronic inflammation

Answer 10

• cardiovascular disease
• rheumatoid disease
• neurological disease
• lupus
• autoimmune diseases

Question 11

example of corticosteroids based on formulations and indications

Answer 11

oral
asthma / crohn diseases/ allergy / MS / cancers
- prednisolone
- hydrocortisone ( low potency in creams )
- dexamethasone
- methylprednisolone

injections
joint inflammation , RA
- prednisolone
-hydrocortisone
-dexametahasone
- fludrocortisone
- methylprednisolone
- triamcinolone

topical
nasal sprays ( allergic rhinitis)
- budesonide
- beclomethasone
- mometasone
- fluticasone

eye / ear drop ( swelling and inflammation)
- betamethasone ( high potency in cream )
- hydrocortisone
- dexamethasone

Question 12

what is the side effect of corticosteroids in systemic ?

Answer 12

• cushing syndrome
• GI irritant
• indigestion
• heartburn
• weight gain
• difficulty sleeping
• diabetes
• osteoporosis
• hypertension
• glaucoma and cataracts
• mental health

Question 13

what is side effects of corticosteroids when applied to skin

Answer 13

• thinning skin
• permanent stretchmarks
• allergic contact dermatitis
• acne
• hair growth at site of application

in eyes or ear
- dryness
- irritation

Question 14

what is anabolic steroids?

Answer 14

synthetic substances that mimic effects of male sex hormone testosterone

Question 15

what is function of anabolic steroids?

Answer 15

promotes tissue and muscle growth and promote development of male sexual characteristics

Question 16

for medical use

Answer 16

treat conditions cause muscle wasting or severe weight loss due to certain diseases

Question 17

state example drug of anabolic steroid

Answer 17

• testosterone
• nandrolone
• stanozolol
• oxandrolone
• methandrostenolone
• trenbolone
• boldenone
• methenolone

Question 18

what is properties of anabolic and androgenic ?

Answer 18

anabolic : promotion of tissue and muscle growth and maintains bone density

effect
- increased muscle growth and strength
- enhanced recovery after physical exertion
- reduce fatigue

androgenic : development and maintenance of make characteristic

effect
- deepening of voice
- facial and body hair growth
- increased libido

Question 19

who can misuse of anabolic steroids?

Answer 19

• bodybuilder who are involved in competitive sport
  -young people who are insecure with their body image and want to look muscular