Adrenocortical steroids and their analogues Flashcards
1
Q
Short acting (8-12 hrs)
A
Hydrocortisone (cortisol), Cortisone
2
Q
Intermediate acting (12-36 hrs)
A
Prednisone, prednisolone,
methylprednisolone, triamcinolone, deflazacort
3
Q
Long acting (36-72 hrs):
A
Betamethasone, Dexamethasone, paramethasone
4
Q
Glucocorticoids without mineralocorticoid activity.
A
- Triamcinolone
- Betamethasone
- Dexamethasone
- Paramethasone
- Deflazacort
5
Q
Mineralocorticoids
A
- Fludrocortisone
- Desoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA)
6
Q
Oral
A
Hydrocortisone Prednisolone Methylprednisolone Betamethasone Fludrocortisone
7
Q
Inhalational*
A
Budesonide, Beclomethasone Fluticasone
8
Q
Eye/ear drops
A
Prednisolone, Betamethasone Dexamethasone
9
Q
Dermatological preparations
A
Triamcinolone, Dexamethasone, Betamethasone
10
Q
IV/IM injections
A
Hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone
11
Q
Intraarticular injections
A
Hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, betamethasone
