Corticosteroids Flashcards
Very high Mineralocorticoid
Minimal Glucocorticoid
Fludrocortisone
High Mineralocorticoid
Moderate Glucocorticoid
Hydrocortisone
Moderate Mineralocorticoid
High Glucocorticoid
Prednisolone
Minimal Mineralocorticoid
Very High Glucocorticoid
Dexamethasone
Betmethasone
Psychiatric Side Effects (Gluco’s)
Insomina
Psychosis
Mania
Depression
GI Side effects (Glucocorticoids)
Peptic Ulcer
Pancreatitis
MSK Side Effects (Glucocorticoids)
AVN
Proximal Myopathy
Osteoporosis
Endocrine Side Effects (Gluco’s)
Hyperglycaemia Weight Gain/Appetite Hirsutism Hyperlipidaemia Cushings Syndrome
Immunosuppressant effects (Gluco’s)
Neutrophilia
Reactivation of TB
Increase infection risk
Ophtlamic Effects of Gluco’s
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Can mineralocorticoids cause intracranial hypertension and growth suppression in children?
NO
this is from glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids Side Effects
Fluid Retention
Hypertension