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PEREZ GóMEZ, Dayamí; GONZALEZ PARRA, Ivonne  e  GARCIA GONZALEZ, Francisco. Current Approach of Corticosteroids Use in Ocular Therapy. Medisur [online]. 2011, vol.9, n.4, pp. 360-366. ISSN 1727-897X.

Corticosteroids are a group of drugs widely used in ophthalmology through topical, intraocular, periocular or systemic administration. This wide use is caused by two of its major functions: anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions. This study presents a review on this type of drugs, primarily in the area of ophthalmology. The goal is to deepen knowledge on this group of drugs, in order to make a best use of them. Aspects related to the type of administration of corticosteroids and the possible adverse reactions and drug interactions are included.

Palavras-chave : adrenal cortex hormones/ pharmacology; eye health services; therapeutics; drug administration routes.