Corticosteroids Flashcards

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Examples

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Beclametasone
Budesonide
Prednisolone
Hydrocortisone
Dexamethasone
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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
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Indications

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1st Line Asthma
Prophylaxis
Inflammation
Hypocortisolism
(replacement)
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ADR

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Oropharyngeal candidiasis
Growth retardation
Adrenal suppression
HTN
Bruising
Moonface and Buffalo Hump
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