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Corticosteroids Flashcards

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Uses

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Inflammatory long-term diseases
Immunosuppressant

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Examples

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Common:
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
Fludrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
Methylprednisolone
Prednisolone

Other:
Deflazcort
Prednisone
Triamcinolone

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Dexamethasone

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Used in palliative care.
Anti-inflammatory (reduces swelling/inflammation caused by tumour)
Appetite stimulation (prevents weight loss in those with anorexia due to the cancer)
N + V (particularly when it is caused by increase intracranial pressure/chemo regime)

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Fludrocortisone

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Postural hypotension

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Hydrocortisone

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Surgery
Emergencies e.g. anaphylaxis

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Prednisolone

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Asthma
COPD
IBD
Severe eczema

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