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Pharmacology of Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, and Antidiabetic Drugs Learning Objectives Describe indications, common adverse effects, and contraindications of glucocorticoids. List main indications of drugs inhibiting glucocorticoid hormones. Describe indications of mineralocorticoids and their inhibitors. List drugs influencing insulin release. Describe indications and adverse effects of insulin. Differentiate between mechanism of action and indications of oral antidiabetic drugs. List the main adverse effects of oral antidiabetic drugs. Drugs Affecting the Hormones of the Adrenal Gland Components of the Adrenal Gland : Medulla : Secretes epinephrine, a catecholamine that prepares the body for fight-or-flight responses by increasing heart rate, dilating air passages, and mobilizing energy reserves. Cortex : Secretes corticosteroids and sex hormones, essential for long- term stress responses, metabolism, immune regulation, and reproductive functions. Corticosteroids : 1d ago Home Pharmacology of Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, and Antidiabetic Drugs Mineralocorticoids : Hormones such as aldosterone produced in zona glomerulosa, vital for regulating electrolyte balanc...