corticosteriods

Question 1

what are corticosteroids?

Answer 1

man-made version of adrenal gland hormone (cortisone).

Question 2

what are corticosteroids given for?

Answer 2

asthma
hayfever
hives
eczema
COPD
joint inflammation
lupus
IBD - crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
MS

Question 3

what are the side effects of corticosteroids?

Answer 3

weight gain
acne]thinned skin
infections
mood changes
diabetes
high BP
osteoporosis

Question 4

what are the drug interactions of corticosteroids?

Answer 4

anti-coagulants
anti-convulsants
diabetes meds
HIV meds
live vaccines
NSAIDS

Question 5

consult Dr before corticosteroids if? (possible contraindications)

Answer 5

liver problems
mental health issues
delayed wound healing
heart failure/attack
raised BP
diabetes
epilepsy
glaucoma
underactive thyroid
osteoporosis
obeisty
stomach ulcers

Question 6

give some examples of corticosteroids (5)

Answer 6

cortisone
hydrocortisone
prednisolone
prednisone
dexalbetamethasone