Dr Rumi

Classification of Corticosteroids
1. Short acting agent
 Hydrocortisone
 Cortisone
2. Intermediate acting agent
 Prednisole
 Methyl prednisole
 Triamcinolone
3. Long acting agent
 Paramethasone
 Dexamethasone
 Betamethasone
Long term side effects of corticosteroids
 Weight gain
 Osteoporosis and fracture
 Infection risk
 Cataract & Glaucoma
 Hypertension
 Hyperglycemia

Drugs used for Hyperthyroidism
1. Antithyroid drugs
 Propylthiouracil
 Methimazole
2. S.S.K.I (saturated solution of potassium iodide)
3. Beta-adregenic blocker
 Propranolol
4. Radioactive iodine

Metabolism Hormone - Thyroxine
Growth Hormone - Somatotropin

Hunger Hormone - Ghrelin
Fullness Hormone - Leptin