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- Metabolic
- Inflammatory
- Immune processes
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
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- Anti-inflammatory
- Immunosuppressive
- Antiallergic
- Antistress
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- Allergic
- Respiratory
- Dermatological
- Endocrine
- Neoplastic
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- Becolmethasone (Vanceril)
- Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
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- History of Steroid Use >2 weeks
- Time Frame
- Dosage
- Rationale for taking
- Infection Present
- GI Problems
- Skin or Bone Problems
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- More than 2 weeks of steroid use results in higher risk of long term
effects of steroid usage
- Persons taking systemic steroids are at higher risk for infection, GI
problems (bleed), and osteoporosis.
- A complete list of side effects is on page 488
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- Don’t Stop Abruptly
- Avoid Infected People and Places
- Avoid Falls
- Watch for Weight Gain
- Take with Food
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