Question

Corticosteroids are mainly used as _______

• A. Anti-inflammatory drugs
• B. Antacids
• C. Antifungals
• D. Antimalarials

Hint:

Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Corticosteroids are steroid hormones or synthetic steroid drugs with strong anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions.

Step 1: Inflammation involves swelling, redness, pain, and release of inflammatory mediators.

Step 2: Corticosteroids reduce the formation of inflammatory mediators.

Step 3: They suppress immune responses and inflammation.

Step 4: They are used in asthma, allergic reactions, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory disorders.

Step 5: Therefore, corticosteroids are mainly used as anti-inflammatory drugs. \[ \boxed{\text{Anti-inflammatory drugs}} \]