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corticosteroids
Ch 21, therapeutic agents for the respiratory system - pharm tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| oral corticosteroids | prednisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone |
| inhaled corticosteroids | provides local effects and avoid side effects of these drugs when given orally |
| Aerobid | flunisolide |
| Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA | fluticasone |
| Azmacort | triamcinolone |
| Asmanex | mometasone |
| Pulmicort | budesonide |
| *long term oral corticosteroid use | can lead to Cushing syndrome because it suppresses natural adrenal gland function |