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. 2022 Jan-Feb;26(1):13-16.
doi: 10.4103/ijem.ijem_315_21. Epub 2022 Apr 27.

Steroid Stewardship

Sanjay Kalra  1   2 , Ashok Kumar  3 , Rakesh Sahay  4
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Steroid Stewardship

Sanjay Kalra et al. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Steroid stewardship is the systematic effort to prescribe and monitor glucocorticoids in a rational manner, while balancing benefit and potential risk, in patients who require this therapy. Steroid stewardship includes pre-prescription screening, rational prescription, medical care during corticosteroid use, and appropriate monitoring after corticosteroid use has been discontinued. The current usage of this class of drugs has highlighted the need to focus on this collective responsibility, and ensure effective prescription, while minimizing adverse events.

Keywords: Adrenal; COVID-19; endocrine pharmacology; glucocorticosteroids; iatrogenic Cushing’s; pharmacotherapeutics; pharmacovigilance.

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35-year-old female on topical steroids, development of striae on one side in axilla at the site of application
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