[Compative studies of effects and side effects of hydrocortisone, prednisone, triamcinoline and dexamethasone].

Based on literature reports and own experiences effects and side-effects of four different corticosteroids were compared, i.e. hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone, and dexamethasone. By additional graphs the following effects of the four corticosteroids were explained: inhibition of the hypophysis, ulcerogenic effect, influence on body weight, occurrence of edema, sodium retention as well as catabolic, calcipriving, diabetogenic, and psychotropic effects.