A case of Cushing Syndrome due to accidental intake of dexamethasone: a call for enforcement of regulatory laws
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2021
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Ghana Med J
Abstract
Cushing syndrome could be a complication of long-term steroid use, resulting in a wide range of clinical presentations.
Whereas some patients take medically prescribed doses of conventional medicines, including steroids for various
ailments, others inadvertently consume unspecified doses by adulterating traditional medicines with these orthodox
medications to increase their therapeutic appeal. Furthermore, some individuals with access to conventional medica tions may sell them in unlabelled packages as traditional medicines (TMs) to unsuspecting customers. This may lead
to undesirable side effects and safety concerns. The case report highlights the problem of poorly regulated access to
medications and makes suggestions to protect patrons' health of traditional medicines.
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Research Article
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Traditional medicine, Cushing syndrome, corticosteroids, misuse of orthodox medication, drug regulation enforcement