Corticosteroids

Question 1

Prednisone

Answer 1

Glucocorticoid (steroid) used in the management of inflammation and auto immune disease

Question 2

Prednisolone

Answer 2

glucocorticoid (steroid) used in the management of inflammation and auto-immune disease, primarily in cats

Question 3

Dexamethazone

Answer 3

Is used in emergency situations for anaphylactic reactions, spinal cord trauma, or shock. It is used in manage and treat immune-mediated disease such as immune-mediated hemolytic anemia or thrombocytopenia; some cancers; allergic reactions such as asthma, hives, and itching; inflammatory diseases and some neurologic diseases. Dexamethasone also is used topically to treat a variety of skin and eye problems.

Question 4

Triamcinolone acetonide

Answer 4

Is a synthetic corticosteroid used topically to treat various skin conditions, to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores, and intra-articularly by proceduralists to treat various joint conditions. In nasal spray form, it is used to treat allergic rhinitis

Question 5

Methylprednisolone

Answer 5

Is a corticosteroid medication used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation