Corticosteroids- Level 3

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