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| used for allergic rhinitis. used as inhalant b/c it has poor bioavailability and fast metabolism. |
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| Beclomethasone Dipropionate |
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Used for inhalation therapy. Ideal b/c have poor bioavailability (systemically) and are rapidly metabolized (good if they get into general circulation)
Used to stimulate lung maturation of fetus in predicted premie. Treat 48 hours out and 24 hours out from delivery. |
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| Used for inhalation therapy (asthma). Ideal for inhalation due to poor bioavailability and high metabolism rate |
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| Short-acting. activated cortisone by 11B-HSD1. Used to treat Addisons and secondary adrenal deficiency. Addisons may require fludrocortisone for MC replacement. also used as a topical therapy for eczema, UC or crohns. |
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| activated prednisone. Intermediate Acting. Used for systemic/oral treatment of inflammation (asthma, IBD) |
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| used for immunosuppression (graft vs host) |
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intermediate acting w/ no MC activity.
used for severe psoriasis. |
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| used for inhalation therapy in asthma |
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Long-acting w/ no MC activity.
used to diagnose Cushings Syndrome. GC levels should show depression pts w/o cushings. Used for immunosuppression. |
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