Glucocorticoid
Drug
Glucocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones. Glucocorticoids are corticosteroids that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor that is present in almost every vertebrate animal cell. Wikipedia
ATC code: H02AB
Biological target: Glucocorticoid receptor
Synonyms: Corticosteroid; Glucocorticosteroid
Use: Adrenal insufficiency; allergic, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders; asthma; organ transplant