Understanding Desoxycorticosterone: A Key Hormone in Medicine
Understanding desoxycorticosterone begins with its classification as a mineralocorticoid hormone, naturally produced by the adrenal cortex. This hormone plays a critical role in regulating the balance of electrolytes and water in the body,
Characteristic
Description
Generic Name
Prednisone
Available Dosages
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 50mg
Formulation
Tablets
Therapeutic Class
Corticosteroid
Regulation
Prescription Only
Main Uses
Anti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressant