A case of Cushing Syndrome due to accidental intake of dexamethasone: a call for enforcement of regulatory laws

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dc.contributor.authorAsamoah, K.T.
dc.contributor.authorAkpalu, J.
dc.contributor.authorAtiase, Y.
dc.contributor.authorYorke, E.
dc.date.accessioned2021-12-14T10:33:30Z
dc.date.available2021-12-14T10:33:30Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionResearch Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractCushing 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.en_US
dc.identifier.otherhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v55i2.9
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/37262
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherGhana Med Jen_US
dc.subjectTraditional medicineen_US
dc.subjectCushing syndromeen_US
dc.subjectcorticosteroidsen_US
dc.subjectmisuse of orthodox medicationen_US
dc.subjectdrug regulation enforcementen_US
dc.titleA case of Cushing Syndrome due to accidental intake of dexamethasone: a call for enforcement of regulatory lawsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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