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Corticosteroids, Powerful Immunosuppressants - Coggle Diagram
Corticosteroids
Glucocorticoids
Cortisol
Actions: Metabolism of carbohydrate - Stimulate glycogen deposition in liver & gluconeogenesis
Decreases peripheral utilization of glucose in liver
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Actions: Protein Metabolism - Catabolism of muscle
Skin thinning, Poor wound healing
Actions: Electrolytes & Water - weak mineralocorticoid action
↑Na & H2O retention, K excretion
→edema & HT on prolonged use
Maximum with synthetic glucocorticoids - Dexamethasone, Betamethasone, Triamcinolone
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Actions: CNS - euphoria, insomnia, restlessness, psychosis
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Actions: Anti-inflammatory - inhibit synthesis of pro-inflammatory mediators & suppress signs of inflammation
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