Endocrine

Question 1

Contraindications of Corticosteroids.

Answer 1

CORTICOIDS

1) CHF
2) Osteoporosis
3) Renal failure
4) TB
5) Infections (others: fungal/viral)
6) Combination with other drugs
7) Oedema
8) Diabetes

Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension, Epilepsy, Psychosis

Question 2

Uses of Corticosteroids.

Answer 2

CORTICOSTEROIDS

Collagen diseases
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Thyroid storm
Infective disease (severe TB)
Cerebral edema, Neurocystivercosis
Organ transplantation
Skin disease
Testing Pituitary-adrenal axis (Dexa is used)
Eye disease
Rheumatic fever 
Other lung diseases and asthma
Intestinal disease (Crohn's, UC)
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Septic shock