title: [Use of glucocorticoids in prevention of the respiratory distress syndrome].
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: dos Santos
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Candido
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: el'Debs
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids
vernacular_title: Uso de glicocorticóides na prevenção da síndrome de angústia respiratória do recém-nascido.