Jones, A.P., Debono, M. orcid.org/0000-0002-1059-9702, Walsh, J. orcid.org/0000-0002-7122-2650 et al. (3 more authors) (2024) Glucocorticoid prescribing in neurology. Practical Neurology, 24 (4). pp. 289-295. ISSN 1474-7758
Abstract
Glucocorticoids are commonly used for neurological disorders, but they can have significant adverse effects, including adrenal insufficiency, hyperglycaemia, osteoporosis and increased infection risk. Long-term use of corticosteroids requires the prescriber to plan risk mitigation, including monitoring and often coprescribing. This article highlights the potential risks of corticosteroid prescribing and draws together up-to-date guidance with multispecialty input to clarify ways of reducing those risks. We discuss home blood glucose monitoring and consider a steroid safety checklist to promote safer steroid prescribing.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. No commercial re-use. |
Keywords: | Clinical Neurology; Steroids; Humans; Adrenal Insufficiency; Glucocorticoids; Nervous System Diseases; Neurology |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Medicine and Population Health |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 04 Apr 2025 15:45 |
Last Modified: | 04 Apr 2025 15:45 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | BMJ |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1136/pn-2023-003855 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:225215 |