Corticosteroids overdose
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| Corticosteroids overdose : Corticosteroids are medicines that treat inflammation in the body. They are some of the naturally-occurring hormones produced by glands and released into the blood stream. Corticosteroid overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medicine. This can be by accident or on purpose. Corticosteroids come in many forms, including: - Creams and ointments that are applied to the skin - Inhaled forms that are breathed into the nose or lungs - Pills or liquids that are swallowed - Injected forms delivered to the skin, joints, muscles, or veins Most corticosteroid overdoses occur with pills and liquids. This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual overdose. If you or someone you are with has an overdose, call the local emergency number (such as 911), or the local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. | |
| Review Date: 01/07/2025 | Updated By: Updated by: Jesse Borke, MD, CPE, FAAEM, FACEP, Attending Physician at Kaiser Permanente, Orange County, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. |