Endocrine Disorders
Endocrine disorders are conditions that arise when the body makes too much or too little of a hormone, or stops responding to hormones properly. The range of glands involved means these conditions can affect many different parts of the body.
Key points
- Endocrine disorders can involve many different glands, including the thyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands.
- Medicines are sometimes used to help manage the effects of hormone imbalances caused by these conditions.
Medicines listed for Endocrine Disorders
The catalogue lists one medicine for endocrine disorders: Medrol, which contains Methylprednisolone. Medrol is a corticosteroid available as a tablet in four strengths. It helps reduce inflammation that can accompany disorders of the body’s hormones.