Synthetic Glucocorticoids Flashcards

(8 cards)

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Short half life

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Budesonide
Fluticasone
Hydrocortisone

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In asthma inhalers

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Budesonide
Fluticasone
Mometasone

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2
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Long half life

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Dexamethasone

Prednisone

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3
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For skin

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Mometasone

Triamcinolone

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4
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Replacement for adrenal insufficiency

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Hydrocortisone

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5
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Not metabolized in skin so can cause more local side effects

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Mometasone

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6
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Prodrug

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Prednisone

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7
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Active metabolite of prednisone

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Prednisolone

Methylprednisolone

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