In modern medicine, immunosuppressants have revolutionized treatment strategies — from organ transplantation to autoimmune diseases. Among these, glucocorticoids stand tall as a double-edged sword: life-saving in one dose, life-altering in the long run. This post explores how these drugs work, why they are prescribed, and the risks you must not ignore. ⚙️ How Glucocorticoids Suppress […]

In the world of clinical medicine, glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants play an essential role across nearly every specialty. From rheumatology and nephrology to ophthalmology and dermatology, understanding how these medications work is crucial for diagnosis, treatment, and managing complications. 🔬 How Do Glucocorticoids Work? Glucocorticoids act at multiple key points in the inflammatory and immune signaling

Immunosuppressants are essential in managing autoimmune diseases and preventing organ transplant rejection. This crash course post simplifies the topic by focusing on the most high-yield points and memory hacks—especially around the IL-2 pathway, which is central to understanding how these drugs work. 🔬 The IL-2 Pathway: The Backbone of Immune Suppression Most immunosuppressants target the