Requirements for Health Project
The name of my drug is steroids. Steroids affect the cardiovascular System by causing a heart attack in
certain situations. Steroids can affect the nervous system by causing an increase in heart rate and BP,
trembling, and anxiety. Steroids can affect the digestive System by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis,
thereby inhibiting the gastric alkaline response and producing severe gastric lesions. Steroids can affect
the skeletal system by leading to bone loss, osteoporosis, and broken bones. Steroids affect the immune
system by suppressing the immune system. Steroids affect the urinary system by protein leakage into
the urine and severe reductions in kidney function. Steroids affect the reproductive system by in males,
steroids can lead to impotence, reduced sperm production in the testicles, and even smaller testicle size.
Females who use steroids may have problems with their menstrual cycles because steroids can disrupt
the maturation and release of eggs from the ovaries. My drug belongs to one major class of lipids, which
have structures totally different from the other classes of lipids. The main feature of steroids is the ring
system of three cyclohexane's and one cyclopentane in a fused ring system as shown below. There are a
variety of functional groups that may be attached. Treating a steroid addiction may involve supervised
detox, comfort medication, and behavioral therapy. Medical professionals can monitor those addicted
to steroids for depression and suicidal behavior during detox. Mental health counseling helps recovering
addicts cope with mood swings during steroid withdrawal. In general, steroid hormones and their
derivatives are well absorbed from aqueous solutions. Small intestinal absorption rate of the dissolved
molecule is not crucial for determining potency by the oral route. Resistance to inactivation is essential
for activity after administration per os.
