Corticosteroids

Description :

 They are hormones secreted from the

adrenal glands
They are parts of the endocrine system
 Corticosteroids
Indications :

 Rheumatoid arthritis
 Asthma
 Dermatitis
 Bronchitis
 Anaphylactic shock
 Head trauma
 Spinal cord injuries
 Corticosteroids
Nursing Considerations :

 Evaluate the relieve of symptoms

 Monitor vital signs
 Do not give in empty stomach

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 Corticosteroids
Common Corticosteroids :

 Beclomethasone ( Beclovent )
 Betamethasone ( Celestone )
 Cortisone ( Cortone )
 Dexamethasone ( Decadron )
 Hydrocortisone ( Cortef )
 Mythylprednisolone ( Solu – Medrol )
 NSAID
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs
Description :

 Non- narcotic analgesics

 Available over the counter ( OTC )
 NSAID
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs
Indications :

 Management of mild to moderate pain

 Reduction of fever
 Reduction of inflammation
 NSAID
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs
Common NSAIDs:
 Acetylsalicylic acid ( Aspirin )
 Ibuprofen ( Advil )
 Naproxen ( Naprosyn )
 Diflunisal ( Dolobid )
 Diclofenac ( Voltaren )
 Indomethacin ( Indocin )
 Indications Of Aspirin

 Acute rheumatic fever

 Rheumatoid arthritis
 Osteoarthritis
 Prevention of thrombosis (anticoagulant )
 Prophylactic for heart attack
 Headaches
 Antipyretic
 Contraindications Of
Aspirin
 Hypersensitivity
 Hemophilia
 Bleeding ulcers
 Hemorrhagic states