CORTICOSTEROIDS Flashcards
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CORTICOSTEROIDS
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Cortisone Prednisone Methylprednisolone Prednisolone Triamcinolone Betamethasone
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CORTICOSTEROIDS INDICATION
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RA, anti-inflammatory
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CORTICOSTEROIDS ROA
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PO, IV, intraarticular, topical
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CORTICOSTEROIDS MOA
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decrease inflammation and suppress immune system
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CORTICOSTEROIDS AE
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Short term: increased blood glucose, mood changes, fluid retention
Long term: osteoporosis/ increased fracture risk, thin skin, muscle wasting, poor wound healing, adrenal suppression, Cushing’s disease, increased risk of infection from immunosuppression
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CORTICOSTEROIDS PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
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diabetic pts can experience massive changes in blood sugar
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CORTICOSTEROIDS PK/PD CONSIDERATIONS
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osteoporosis -> take with calcium/VD’
adrenal suppression -> taper down over time, in combo DMARD
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CORTICOSTEROIDS OTHER
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short-term RA treatment
