Glucocorticoids and the kidney.
Glucocorticoids are widely used by nephrologists for their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. The present review considers three aspects of glucocorticoids with which nephrologists may be less familiar: (i) renal metabolism; (ii) effects on renal haemodynamics; and (iii) effects on blood pressure as they relate to the kidney.
Mangos
George J
GJ
Department of Medicine, St George Hospital, University of New South Wales, Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia. gmangos@unsw.edu.au
Whitworth
Judith A
JA
Williamson
Paula M
PM
Kelly
John J
JJ
D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D005938:Glucocorticoids