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The systemic effects of steroids include:
 
The systemic effects of steroids include:
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* Elevation of liver enzymes.
 
* Elevation of liver enzymes.
* Induction of abortion and parturition.
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* 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.
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* Alteration of central nervous system function.
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** This is better described in human medicine.
   
* Mineralocorticoid activities.
 
* Mineralocorticoid activities.
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* Alteration of central nervous system function, although this is better described in human medicine.
    
===Anti-Inflammatory Effects===
 
===Anti-Inflammatory Effects===
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