steroids Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
MOA of steroids in inflammation
A
transactivation of antiinflammatory genes and transrepression of proinflammatory genes
2
Q
what is the antiinflammatory dose of steroids
A
there is no hard cut-off. usually 1 mg/kg
3
Q
how to minimize GC side effects
A
alternate day therapy, taper dosing, alternative routes of administration
4
Q
when to use GC over NSAIDs
A
IM, hypersensitivity, neurologic, shock
