Endocrine Flashcards
1
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Contraindications of Corticosteroids.
A
CORTICOIDS
1) CHF
2) Osteoporosis
3) Renal failure
4) TB
5) Infections (others: fungal/viral)
6) Combination with other drugs
7) Oedema
8) Diabetes
Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension, Epilepsy, Psychosis
2
Q
Uses of Corticosteroids.
A
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Collagen diseases Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Thyroid storm Infective disease (severe TB) Cerebral edema, Neurocystivercosis Organ transplantation Skin disease Testing Pituitary-adrenal axis (Dexa is used) Eye disease Rheumatic fever Other lung diseases and asthma Intestinal disease (Crohn's, UC) D Septic shock
