Adrenal insufficiency occurs when adrenal glands fail to produce sufficient cortisol. Primary (Addison's disease) is from adrenal damage; secondary is from pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction.
Prednisolone is a corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, used in a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Prednisone is a corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, used in a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, used in a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, used in a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, used in a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, used in a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
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