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Chapter #16
Adrenocorticosteroids
| Adrenocorticosteroids | Commonly referred to as steroids, are a group of agents secreted by the adrenal cortex. |
| Addison Disease | Disease/Condition produced by a deficiency of adrenocorticosteroids. |
| Cushing Syndrome | Disease/Condition produced by an excess of adrenocorticosteroids. |
| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) | Agent secreted by the pituitary that causes the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex. |
| Glucocorticoids | Adrenocorticosteroids that primarily affects carbohydrate metabolism. |
| Mineralcorticoids | Adrenocorticosteroids that affects the body's sodium and water balance (fluid levels). |
| Exogenous Steroid | Refers to a steroid hormone that is administered from outside the body, as opposed to being produced naturally by the body's endocrine system. |
| What is the brand name for clobetasol (topical)? | Clobetasol Propionate Temovate |
| Which drug class does Clobetasol Propionate Temovate belong to? | Corticosteroids |
| What is Clobetasol Propionate Temovate used for? | Inflammatory and Autoimmune Dermatological Conditions |
| What is the brand name for triamcinolone acetonide (topical)? | Flutex |
| Which drug class does Flutex belong to? | Corticosteroids |
| What is Flutex used for? | Inflammatory and Autoimmune Dermatological Conditions |
| What is the brand name for betamethasone (topical)? | Diprolene |
| Which drug class does Diprolene belong to? | Corticosteroids |
| What is Diprolene used for? | Inflammatory and Autoimmune Dermatological Conditions |
| What is the brand name for hydrocortisone (Systemic+Topical)? | Ala-Cort (Topical) Cortef (Systemic) |
| Which drug class doe Ala-Cort and Cortef belong to? | Corticosteroids |
| What are Ala-Cort and Cortef used for? | Inflammatory and Autoimmune Conditions Allergic Reactions Dermatological Conditions Respiratory Conditions Endocrine Disorders |
| What is the brand name for prednisone (systemic)? | Rayos, Deltasone |
| Which drug class does Rayos, Deltasone belong to? | Corticosteroids |
| What is Rayos, Deltasone used for? | Inflammatory and Autoimmune Conditions Allergic Reactions Dermatological Conditions Respiratory Conditions Endocrine Disorders |
| What is the brand name for dexamethasone? | Decadron |
| Which drug class does Decadron belong to? | Corticosteroids |
| What is Decadron used for? | Inflammatory and Autoimmune Conditions Allergic Reactions Dermatological Conditions Respiratory Conditions Endocrine Disorders |
| What is the brand name for methylprednisone (systemic)? | Medrol |
| Which drug class does Medrol belong to? | Corticosteroids |
| What is Medrol used for? | Inflammatory and Autoimmune Conditions Allergic Reactions Dermatological Conditions Respiratory Conditions Endocrine Disorders |