title: Multiple Adverse Effects of Systemic Corticosteroids: A Case Report.
abstract: Corticosteroids are among the effective treatments available for many medical conditions. Adverse effects such as osteoporosis, cataract and muscle weakness are widely recognized on long term administration and have considerable public health implications. Many reports are available that have dealt with individual adverse effects.Here, we report a case of a 55-year-old female, with systemic glucocorticoid induced bilateral cataract, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus and hypothalamic pituitary axis (HPA) suppression. These were induced through self -medication. She presented to the hospital for the treatment of acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
authors.affiliation: Post Graduate, Department of Pharmacology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre , Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Satyanarayanasetty
authors.affiliation: Technical Associate, Pharmacovigilance Unit, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre , Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Kavitha
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pawar
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Head, Pharmacovigilance Unit, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre , Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Pratibha
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nadig
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre , Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Almelu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Haran
keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Hypothalamic pituitary axis (HPA); Osteoporosis; Self–medication