What is an example of a glucocorticoid?

Cortisone (Cortone)

Prednisone (Deltasone)

Dexamethasone (Decadron)

Topical: Valisone, Kenalog, Caldicort, Lanacort

Inhalers: Beclomethasone

Glucocorticoids mechinism of action: Anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, suppression of immune system (immunosuppressant).

Uses:

Replacement therapy

Diseases: ulcerative colitis, lupus, thyroiditis, collagen disease, Asthma, COPD Allergic conditions: hives, bee stings for anaphylactic shock

Brain injury: cerebral edema .

Organ Transplantation
steroid hormones that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). Synthetic glucocorticoid GCs: prednisone, dexamethasone, and hydrocortisone.