Adrenal Steroids (Endocrine System) Flashcards
1
Q
Mineralocorticoids Drugs
A
Aldosterone***
Fludrocortisone
2
Q
Glucocorticoids ‘‘Cortisol’’ Drugs
A
Cortisone
Hydrocortisone
Prednisone
Methylprednisolone
Triamcinolone
Dexamethasone
Betamethasone
3
Q
Adrenal androgen Drugs
A
DHEA
4
Q
Highest Salt retention
A
Aldosterone
5
Q
Hasten fetal lung maturation in premature babies
A
Dexamethasone Betamethasone (highly potent glucocorticoids)
6
Q
Drug for Conn’s disease
A
Spironolactone
7
Q
Disease for High Cortisol
A
Cushing Syndrome
8
Q
Disease for Deficient Cortisol
A
Addison’s disease