Synthetic Glucocorticoids Flashcards
(8 cards)
0
Q
Short half life
A
Budesonide
Fluticasone
Hydrocortisone
1
Q
In asthma inhalers
A
Budesonide
Fluticasone
Mometasone
2
Q
Long half life
A
Dexamethasone
Prednisone
3
Q
For skin
A
Mometasone
Triamcinolone
4
Q
Replacement for adrenal insufficiency
A
Hydrocortisone
5
Q
Not metabolized in skin so can cause more local side effects
A
Mometasone
6
Q
Prodrug
A
Prednisone
7
Q
Active metabolite of prednisone
A
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone