Corticosteroids

Drugs

• Alclometasone, Amcinonide, Beclomethasone, Betamethasone, Bubesonide, Clobetasol, Clocortolone, Cortisone, Desonide, Desoximetasone, Dexaminationethasone, Diflorasone, Fludrocortisone, Flunisolide, Flucinolone, Fluocinonide, Flurandrenolide, Fluticasone, Halcinonide, Halobetasol, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone, Prednicarbare, Prednisolone, Prednisone, Triamcinolone

What is it?

• Corticosteroids- Antiinflammatory, Immunosuppressive, Retains Salt
• Used For- Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypercalcemia associated with Cancer, Collagen Diseases, Asthmatics, Autoimmune Disorders, Hematologic Disorders, Trichinosis, Ulcerative Colitis, Multipe Sclerosis, Some Leukemia, Lymphomas, Hemorrhoids

Side Effects

Vertigo, Headache, Insomnia, Anemia, Seizures, Hypotension, Hypertension, CHF, Fluid Retention, Fragile Skin, Growth Retardation, Diabetes Mellitus, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Nausea, Vomiting, Ulcers, Pancreatitis, Hypokalemia, Muscle Weakness

What can I do?

• See your Health Care Provider- as needed; Avoid Prolonged Use
• See your Pharmacist- for help; Avoid Eye Contact
• AVOID- if Allergic to Corticosteroid, TB, Hepatitis B, Fungal Infections, Kidney/Liver Disease, Diverticulitis, Peptic Ulcer, CHF, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, Lactation, Skin Infections
• See a Food Fitness First Registered Dietitian- on line for help; Adequate Fluid Intake, Regular Exercise