Anti-inflammatory agents (Glucocorticoids)

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Drugs in class

Oral: Prednisone, methylprednisolone

Inhaled: -Beclomethasone
-Fluticasone propionate
-Budesonide

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Properties/MOA Inhaled

First line therapy to treat
inflammatory components of
Asthma

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Effects

Oral: Adrenal suppression/Cushing’s syndrome

Inhaled: Safer than oral glucocorticoids

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Nursing info

Inhaled:

S/E: hoarseness
Rinses mouth after use

Most effective for long term treatment of coughs and prevention of allergies and allergic rhinitis