Corticosteroids

Question 1

Uses

Answer 1

Inflammatory long-term diseases
Immunosuppressant

Question 2

Examples

Answer 2

Common:
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
Fludrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
Methylprednisolone
Prednisolone

Other:
Deflazcort
Prednisone
Triamcinolone

Question 3

Dexamethasone

Answer 3

Used in palliative care.
Anti-inflammatory (reduces swelling/inflammation caused by tumour)
Appetite stimulation (prevents weight loss in those with anorexia due to the cancer)
N + V (particularly when it is caused by increase intracranial pressure/chemo regime)

Question 4

Fludrocortisone

Answer 4

Postural hypotension

Question 5

Hydrocortisone

Answer 5

Surgery
Emergencies e.g. anaphylaxis

Question 6

Prednisolone

Answer 6

Asthma
COPD
IBD
Severe eczema