These medicines are man-made derivatives of steroid hormones. These are prescribed for the treatment of various conditions like a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and other allergic conditions like asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, etc. They are also used to treat some types of cancers, various autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, some blood disorders, and kidney disorders like nephrotic syndrome.