Abstract | OBJECTIVES: PATIENTS AND METHODS: each of nine patients (five males and four females, mean age 47 +/- 11.8 years) admitted for sciatica was given a single epidural injection of 15 mg dexamethasone acetate. Before the injection (D0) and two (D2), seven (D7) and 21 (D21) days after the injection, the following laboratory tests were performed: serum cortisol and ACTH in the morning after an overnight fast, free cortisol in a 24-hour urine collection, fasting serum levels of glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol, serum levels of sodium and potassium. Blood pressure was measured on D0, D2, and D7. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | J F Maillefert, S Aho, M C Huguenin, C Chatard, T Peere, M F Marquignon, B Lucas, C Tavernier |
Journal | Revue du rhumatisme (English ed.)
(Rev Rhum Engl Ed)
Vol. 62
Issue 6
Pg. 429-32
(Jun 1995)
ISSN: 1169-8446 [Print] France |
PMID | 7552207
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Dexamethasone
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Hydrocortisone
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Topics |
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
(metabolism)
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Blood Pressure
(drug effects)
- Dexamethasone
(administration & dosage)
- Female
- Humans
- Hydrocortisone
(metabolism)
- Injections, Epidural
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Sciatica
(drug therapy, metabolism, physiopathology)
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