Corticosteroids Flashcards
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Examples
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Beclametasone Budesonide Prednisolone Hydrocortisone Dexamethasone
2
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MoA
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Cytosolic glucocorticoid receptor Agonist Alters DNA expression Inhibits T-cell activation Prevents inflammation via inhibiting phospholipase A2, COX-2, Cytokine, IgE formation Inhibits IL-2 --> T-cell activation Increase lipocortin
3
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Indications
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1st Line Asthma Prophylaxis Inflammation Hypocortisolism (replacement)
4
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ADR
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Oropharyngeal candidiasis Growth retardation Adrenal suppression HTN Bruising Moonface and Buffalo Hump