CCS Flashcards
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05 lotion and cream
(C-3,4,5) Medium potency - topical GCS
Methylprednisolone acetate
IM Intermediate Acting - IM joint inj
Fludrocortisone
Mineralcorticoids - Replace aldosterone in addisons
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
IV Intermediate Acting - acute asthma attacks and allergic reactions
Cortisone acetate
PO Short-Acting - adrenal cortical insufficiency (addisons)
Ketoconazole
Corticosteroid ANTAGONISTS - FDA approved antifungal - Unapproved TXT for hyper-adrenocorticalism (Cushing disease)
Prednisone
PO Intermediate Acting (No injections)
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05 ointment
(C-II) High potency - topical GCS
Clobetasol propionate (0.05) ointment and lotion
(C-I)Very high potency - topical GCS Resistant conditions/thicker skin areas (Palm/Soles) - can supress HPA axis at low foses
Hydrocortisone acetate
(C-6,7) Low Potency - topical GCS - TXT for IT-area, safest long term use/large body surface
Fluocinonide (0.1)
(C-I)Very high potency - topical GCS
Triamcinolone
PO Intermediate Acting - IM and joint inj (rarely used)
Aldosterone
Mineralcorticoids - TXT addisons disease for cortisol/aldosterone deficit (supplement with either hydrocortisone or fludrocortisone)
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.5 Ointment and cream
(C-II) High potency - topical GCS
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.025 - 0.1
(C-3,4,5) Medium potency - topical GCS