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Corticosteroid drugs - Coggle Diagram
Corticosteroid drugs
Generic names
Dexamethasone
Prednisone
Prednisolone
Fludrocotisone
Betamehasone
Side effects
Increases acidity of the gut
Suppressant of the immune system
Suppressor of the inflammatory response
Increases the retention of water and sodium
Indications
Bronchitis
Asthma
Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory action
Mechanism of action
Controls ACTH and CRH release
Increases blood glucose levels
Inhibits excessive levels of cortisol into cells
Contraindication
Mental health disturbances
Obesity
Stunted growth
Storage and route
Intravenous
Store in cool dry place
Oral