33 Corticosteroids (Adverse effects) Flashcards

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Corticosteroids

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Cushing syndrome
Cortisone and hydrocortisone: Sodium retention, potassium loss, and hypertension
Long-term: Posterior subscapular cataracts and glaucoma, masking symptoms of mycotic and other infections, and growth retardation in children

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