Inhaled Corticosteroids Flashcards
1
Q
inhaled corticosteroids are used for…
A
exacerbations or more severe diseases
2
Q
drug names to be familiar with
A
fluticasone (Flovent)
3
Q
AEs
A
- oral candidiasis
- hoarse voice
- skin bruising
- increased risk of pneumonia in some populations
4
Q
elderly people on high doses of ICS are at risk of…
A
- osteoporosis
- cataracts
5
Q
in pediatric population, ICS may…
A
slow growth rate
