Changes

Steroids (view source)

4 bytes removed , 16:14, 8 February 2009

Line 25: Line 25:

The systemic effects of steroids include:

+

* Elevation of liver enzymes.

−

* Induction of abortion and parturition.

+

* Induction of abortion and parturition in ruminants. This effect is not described in the dog or cat.

−

** This ~~occurs in ruminants but not~~ is not described in the dog or cat.

−

* Alteration of central nervous system function.

−

** This is better described in human medicine.

* Mineralocorticoid activities.

+

* Alteration of central nervous system function, although this is better described in human medicine.

===Anti-Inflammatory Effects===

6,502

edits