Chapter 10 Drugs To Know

Question 1

cortisone

Answer 1

synthetic derivative of the natural corticosteroid hormone cortisol. Used to decrease the inflammatory response.

Question 2

hydrocortisone

Answer 2

found in very diluted concentrations of OTC creams. Aloe vera works better, don’t waste your money. Formulated in prescription strength as an enema (Cortenema) for use in cases of Crohn’s disease/ ulcerative colitits.

Question 3

prednisone

Answer 3

one of most popular corticosteroids (usually administered orally)

Question 4

methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)

Answer 4

corticosteroid, administered by an IV and used in emergency cases, such as treatment of anaphylaxsis. Also used to treat systemic inflammation.

Question 5

triamcinolone (Kenalog)

Answer 5

Common corticosteroid; Some people think it is an “allergy” shot. It can be used in everything from creams to nasal sprays, to pills and injections.

Question 6

betamethasone

Answer 6

Common corticosteroid; It can be used in everything from creams to nasal sprays, to pills and injections.

Question 7

Androgens

Answer 7

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Question 8

Estrogens

Answer 8

estradiol (E2)

Question 9

Dianabol (methandrostenolone)

Answer 9

anabolic androgen steriod (AAS); are many more. First anabolic steroid in the US, that was developed for Olympic athletes.

Question 10

Recombiant Human Growth Hormone (r-HGH)

Answer 10

produced as drug Genotropin.