Corticosteroids

Question 1

Name 17 corticosteroids.

Answer 1

1. Beclometasone
2. Betamethasone
3. Budesonide
4. Ciclesonide
5. Clobetasol
6. Clobetasone
7. Cortisone
8. Desonide
9. Dexamethasone
10. Fludrocortisone
11. Fluorometholone
12. Fluticasone
13. Hydrocortisone
14. Methylprednisolone
15. Mometasone
16. Prednisolone/prednisone
17. Triamcinolone

Question 2

What is a buDESONide slurry?

Answer 2

A mixture of buDESONide solution in Splenda (sucralose) used to treat eosinophilic oesophagitis.

Question 3

What are the two indications of prednisolone as per Medication Profiler?

Answer 3

1. To treat and reduce symptoms of inflammation anywhere in the body
2. To prevent rejection in organ transplantation.

Question 4

What does the “other important information” section on MedProfiler say about prednisolone?

Answer 4

Unless your doctor has advised otherwise, once-daily doses should be taken early in the morning.
Do not suddenly stop using this medicine unless told to do so by your doctor.
This medicine may affect your mood and you may feel more happy or sad than usual.

Question 5

What is a falls risk associated with corticosteroids?

Answer 5

Abrupt cessation or dose reduction of corticosteroids may lead to postural drops.