Steroids Flashcards
1
Q
2 fast acting phosphate or succinate gluccocorticoids
A
Prednisolone sodium succinate (solu-delta-cortef)
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate (multiple)
IV or IM
2
Q
3 slow acting acetate/acetonide esters
A
Methylpredisolone (depo-medrol) - dog and cats Prednisolone acetate (multiple) Isoflupredone acetate (predef 2x) - cattle, horses, pigs
IM/SC/IA
3
Q
2 oral steroids
A
Prednisone/prednisolone
Dexamethasone (tablets/powder)
4
Q
What do glucocorticoids do and what is their MOA?
A
- Reduce inflammation
- allergic reactions/musculoskeletal pains
- immunosuppresion
MOA: stops arachidonic acid = not getting any inflammation by prostaglandin or leukotriene pathway
