Dexamethasone Flashcards
1
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Introduction
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- Synthetic Glucocorticoid used to reduce subglottic inflamation
2
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Presentation
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- Ampoule 3.8/1ml
3
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Why would you prescribe the drug
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- Moderate to severe Croup
4
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Pharmacodynamics
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- Glucocorticoid agonist, stimulates the synthesis of enzymes needed to decrease the inflammatory response
- Inhibits the production of leukotriene and prostaglandins resulting in reduced vasodilation and oedema in inflammed areas
5
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Pharmacokenictics
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- Oral absorption
- Widely distributed
- Hepactically metabolised]
- Eliminated really
6
Q
Side Effects
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- none
7
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Dose
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- 3.8mg / 1ml
