Open AccessComparison of different glucocorticoid regimens in the management of classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency
Author(s) -
T P Ajish,
Praveen V Pavithran,
B Nisha,
Harish Kumar
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.141358
Subject(s) - congenital adrenal hyperplasia , medicine , regimen , hydrocortisone , morning , evening , prednisolone , glucocorticoid , testosterone (patch) , fludrocortisone , endocrinology , adrenal insufficiency , physics , astronomy
There are recommendations regarding the total dose of hydrocortisone to be administered in the treatment of classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) to achieve the twin objectives of glucocorticoid replacement and control of hyperandrogenism. However, there is evidence gap regarding the breakup, timing and type of the steroid regimen.