[Use of glucocorticoids in prevention of the respiratory distress syndrome].
The authors made a review of the literature on the use of glucocorticoids in the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome of the neo-natal, emphasizing the mechanism of action, dosage, metabolic and adverse effects of the drug on both mother and fetus.
de Oliveira
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dos Santos
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Candido
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el'Debs
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D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases; D011247:Pregnancy; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000517:prevention & control*
D005938:Glucocorticoids
Uso de glicocorticóides na prevenção da síndrome de angústia respiratória do recém-nascido.