Glucocorticosteroids

Glucocorticosteroids are prohibited in-competition when administrated orally, rectally, intravenously or intramusculary. Administration of glucocorticosteroids through these routes requires therapeutic use exemption certificate (TUE). All other routes including anal, aural, dermatological, inhalation, intra articular, nasal and opthalmological require athletes to follow abbreviated therapeutic use exemption certificate (ATUE).

Side effects of Glucocorticosteroids:

- Fluid retention
- Hyperglycemia
- Systemic infections
- Musculoskeletal disorders

Reference: Glucocorticosteroids: current and future directions (2017) from https: :: NADA :: National Anti Doping Agency//www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3085866/