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What are glucocorticoids?

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Steroids: Hormones from the adrenal gland such as cortisol. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid, since it is involved mostly in sodium/potassium balance. Steroid medications such as dexamethasone and prednisone are predominantly glucocorticoids, whereas fludrocortisone is a mineralocorticoid.

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