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what is the mechanism is edema caused by glucocortocoids?

  #2

they have partial action on Aldosteron-R (Mineralocorticoid activity) in kidney which leads to Na,H2O retention. what is your doubt ? this is true for sure.
ref. :Katzung pharmo

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  #3

thanks,this was my doubt,they had asked in teh question the mechanism of glucocorticoids in causing edema.

  #4

protein catabolism is anotehr impoortant cause.







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