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3 zones of adrenal cortex and their products
glomerulosa (mineralocorticoids)
fasciculata (glucocorticoids)
reticularis (adrenal androgens)
mneumonic for 3 zones of adrenal cortex
GFR
used for Addisons disease, CAH, inflammation, allergies, and asthma
glucocorticoids
short acting GCs
cortisone and hydrocortisone (equivalent to cortisol)
Intermediate acting GCs
prednisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, and triamcinolone
long acting GCs
betamethasone, dexamethasone, paramethasone
mineralocorticoids
fludrocortisone and deoxycorticosterone
side effects of corticosteroids
osteopenia, impaired wound healing, increased risk of infection, increased appetite, HTN, edema, PUD, euphoria, psychosis, stria, thinning of skin
period of time of therapy after which GC therapy will need to be tapered
5-7 days