corticosteriods Flashcards
1
Q
What the effect of Glucocorticoids?
A
Metabolic effects:
stimulate gluconeogenesis
fat deposition in certain areas (e.g., the face (moon facies), shoulder and back (buffalo hump)
muscle protein catabolism
Catabolic effects on bone lead to osteoporosis
Immunosuppressive effects
Anti-inflammatory effect
stimulate gastric acid secretion
2
Q
The ueses of Glucocorticoids?
A
Adrenal disorders:
Non-adrenal disorders
3
Q
Glucocorticoids (SHORT ACTING)
A
cortisone hydrocortisone
4
Q
INTERMEDIATE ACTING?
A
Methylprednisolone prednisolone
prednisone
5
Q
LONG ACTING?
A
Betamethasone
dexamethason
6
Q
What’s the Mineralocorticoids?
A
Aldosterone
Fludrocortisone
7
Q
Corticosteroid Antagonists?
A
Spironolactone &Eplerenone
Mifepristone
8
Q
What’s the Synthesis Inhibitors?
A
Ketoconazole
