Unit 3 Drugs Flashcards by Jessica Marie

Q

Used to treat adrenal insuff

A

Fludocortisone

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Q

Fludrocortisone

A

BOTH mineralcorticoid and glucocorticoid action

Aldosterone agonist

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Hydrocortisone

A

Equal mineralcorticoid and glucocorticoid effects

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Q

Prodrug - conveys to hydrocortisone

A

Cortisone

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Q

Anti-inflammatory w/ minor salt retention

A

Prednisone, prednisolone

MOST COMMONLY PRESCRIBED ORAL GLUCOCORTICOID

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Q

Anti-inflammatory only

INTERMEDIATE duration

A

Triaminolone, methylprednisolone

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Anti-inflammatory only

DOC: cerebral edema

LONG TERM ACTION

A

Decamethasone, betamethasone

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Q

Fluticasone

A

Inhaled or intranasal

Asthma

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Q

Anti-adrenal drug

Used in cushings
Used in breast and prostate CA

A

Aminoglutethimide

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Q

Must give corticosteroids concurrently to prevent ACTH release

A

Aminoglutethimide

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Inhibits steroid formation at HIGH DOSES

used pre-surgery in Cushing’s
Hepatotoxic

A

Ketoconazole

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