Corticosteroid effect of CPH-82.
A patient suffering from seronegative polyarthritis was treated with CPH-82 (Reumacon). During the treatment he developed a cushingoid appearance and endocrinological abnormalities.
Department of Internal Medicine, Sundsvall sjukhus, Sweden.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood; D000328:Adult; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006027:Glycosides / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D017705:Lignans; D008297:Male; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; C059428:CPH 82; D006027:Glycosides; D017705:Lignans; D010936:Plant Extracts; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone