Adrenal Corticosteroids Flashcards
1
Q
What are the short acting glucocorticoids?
A
Hydrocortisone
Cortisone
2
Q
What are the intermediate glucocorticoids?
A
Prednisone
Methylprednisolone
Triamcinolone
3
Q
What are the long acting glucocorticoids?
A
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
4
Q
What is a shared use of Betamethasone and Dexamethasone?
A
Acceleration of lung maturation antenatally
5
Q
What are the uses of Dexamethasone?
A
Diagnosis of Cushing’s Disease
Acceleration of lung maturation antenatally