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Glucocorticoids DI Flashcards

1
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Bioavailability of glucocorticoids

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Range from 60-100%

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Distribution of glucocorticoids

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Moderate protein binding

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3
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Cortisol and prednisolone bind to transcortin with what kind of affinity?

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High affinity with non-linear PB

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Methylprednisolone binds to albumin with what kind of affinity?

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Low affinity with linear PB

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5
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Patients with low albumin have more…?

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…Cushingnoid symptoms

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6
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Free drug is…

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…active

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7
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Metabolism of glucocorticoids

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Varies with each patient

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8
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Liver disease will reduce what?

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Interconversion to active steroids

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Are cortisone and prednisone active or inactive?

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Inactive

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10
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Drugs that cause metabolic inhibition of glucocorticoids

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OCs, conjugated estrogen, macrolide ABX, ketoconazole, isoniazid, naproxen, cyclosporine

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Drugs that enhance hypokalemia

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Diuretics, amphotericin B, increased digitalis toxicity

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Drugs that affect the metabolic induction of glucocorticoids

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Phenytoin, phenobarbital, rifampin, carbamazepine, ephedrine (with dexamethasone)

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Drugs that have metabolic induction BY glucocorticoids

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Tacrolimus, cyclosporine, mycophenolic acid

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Drugs that decrease steroid absorption

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Cholestyramine, antacids

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15
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5mg of prednisone is equal to how many mg of cortisone?

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25mg

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16
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5mg of prednisone is equal to how many mg of hydrocortisone?

17
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5mg of prednisone is equal to how many mg of methylprednisolone?

18
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5mg of prednisone is equal to how many mg of dexamethasone?

19
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Glucocorticoid TDM factors for use

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Patient selection- assess their risks
Use evidence-based data
Long-term vs. short-term use
Circadian rhythms (take single dose in the AM)
Monitor and minimize ADEs
Evaluate objective outcomes for disease responses
Adjustment of GLU dosing regimens

20
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Adrenal gland ADEs

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Adrenal atrophy, Cushing’s syndrome

21
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CV tissue ADEs

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Dyslipidemia, HTN, thrombosis, vasculitis

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CNS ADEs

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Changes in behavior, cognition, memory, mood, cerebral atrophy

23
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GI tract ADEs

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GI bleeding, pancreatitis, peptic ulcers

24
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Immune system ADEs

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Broad immunosuppression, activation of latent viruses

25
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Integument ADEs

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Atrophy, delayed wound healing, erythema, hypertrichosis, perioral dermatitis, petechiae, glucocorticoid-induced acne, striae rubrae distensae, telangiectasia

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Musculoskeletal system ADEs

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Bone necrosis, muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, retardation of longitudinal bone growth

27
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Eyes ADEs

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Cataracts, glaucoma

28
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Kidneys ADEs

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Increased sodium retention and potassium excretion

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