Steroids
Steroids is a broad term for a type of hormone but as a therapeutic agent in medicine generally refers to glucocorticoids.
Effect on the immune system
(from StatPearls)[1]
- Administration of steroids has direct effects on immune cell traffic and functions
- T cells are affected more than B cells
- Cytokine synthesis is inhibited
Steroid formulations
| Drug | Multiplier | Notes |
| Prednisone | 5 | |
| Methylprednisolone | 4 | |
| Dexamethasone | 0.75 | |
