Glucocorticoids Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Glucocorticoids
9
A
Cortisol
Budesonide
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone
Triamcinolone
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
Beclomethasone
Fluticasone
2
Q
Glucocorticoids
indications/Pharmacological effects
5
A
Anti-inflammatory Anti-shock Anti-allergic Immunosuppressive at high doses Neuroprotective
3
Q
Glucocorticoids
Side effects
10
A
Hypothalamus-Adrenal cortex-Hypophysis axis inhibition
Fat remobilisation → on belly and face
Immunosupression
Pancreatitis
Gastric Ulcers
Hepatopathies
Glaucoma - Cataract
Polyuria-Polydipsia-Polyphagia
Decreased growth and development in young animals
Thinning of the skin→alopecia, dereased wound healing
