What medicines are hormones? ——10 days of hot topics and drug analysis
Recently, the discussion about hormone drugs has once again become a hot topic on the Internet. Many patients have misunderstandings or concerns about hormone drugs, especially which drugs are hormones, their side effects and how to use them appropriately. This article combines the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to systematically sort out the classification of hormone drugs and common drugs for you.
1. Definition and functions of hormone drugs
Hormones are chemicals secreted by endocrine glands or cells that maintain body balance by regulating physiological functions. Hormone drugs are similar substances that are artificially synthesized or extracted and used to treat related diseases.
2. Popular hormone drug categories (top 5 searches in the past 10 days)
| Category | Representative medicine | Main purpose | Hot search index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucocorticoids | Prednisone, dexamethasone | Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive | ★★★★★ |
| sex hormones | Estrogen, Testosterone | Gynecological/andrological diseases | ★★★★☆ |
| thyroid hormone | Levothyroxine Sodium | Hypothyroidism Treatment | ★★★☆☆ |
| Insulin | insulin aspart | diabetes treatment | ★★★☆☆ |
| growth hormone | recombinant human growth hormone | childhood dwarfism | ★★☆☆☆ |
3. Focus of controversy: rational use of glucocorticoids
Recently, a video of an internet celebrity doctor questioning the "abuse of hormone ointments" sparked heated discussion. The data shows:
| Ointment name | Hormone components | Intensity rating | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piyanping | dexamethasone acetate | Weak effect | mild dermatitis |
| Aelloson | mometasone furoate | Medium effect | Eczema |
| King Picang | triamcinolone acetonide | Potent | refractory dermatitis |
4. Precautions when using hormone drugs
1.Strictly follow medical advice: Sudden discontinuation of medication may lead to "rebound phenomenon"
2.control course: Glucocorticoids should not be used continuously for more than 2 weeks.
3.Monitor for side effects: Including elevated blood sugar, osteoporosis, etc.
4.Use with caution for special groups: Pregnant women and children need to adjust the dose
5. Analysis of recent hot cases
1.Illegal addition of hormones to weight loss pills: A certain micro-commerce brand was found to contain thyroid hormone T3
2.Internet celebrity skin care products contain hormones: Testing found that some "quick-acting whitening creams" contain glucocorticoids
3.Athletes’ doping incidents: A player was disqualified for using anabolic steroids
6. Expert advice
Latest tips from the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association:
• Look for the "National Drug Approval" approval number
• Read the "Ingredients" column of the instructions carefully
• Be wary of products claiming "quick-acting" or "radical cure"
• Regularly review relevant physiological indicators
Hormone drugs are an important achievement of medical progress, and their rational use can effectively treat diseases. The public should establish scientific awareness, neither be overly fearful nor abuse it without authorization, and use drugs in a standardized manner under the guidance of professional doctors.
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