Adrenal Corticosteroids Flashcards

1
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What are the short acting glucocorticoids?

A

Hydrocortisone
Cortisone

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What are the intermediate glucocorticoids?

A

Prednisone
Methylprednisolone
Triamcinolone

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What are the long acting glucocorticoids?

A

Betamethasone
Dexamethasone

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What is a shared use of Betamethasone and Dexamethasone?

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Acceleration of lung maturation antenatally

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What are the uses of Dexamethasone?

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Diagnosis of Cushing’s Disease
Acceleration of lung maturation antenatally

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