Toxicities of Prednisone/Corticosteroids:
Don't have a clever way to remember this one, just kind of do...
"CHIP CHOPA"
Cushingoid Changes
Hypertension
Immunosuppression
Psychosis (steroid related)
Cataracts
Hyperglycemia
Osteoporosis
Peptic ulcers
Acne
They also say that Cortisol is BBIIG, which may help you remember its functions, and tie it in with toxicities:
Blood pressure increased
Bone formation decreased
Immunosupression
Inflammatory retardant
Gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, proteolysis
Not one of my favorite mnemonics but it does give you a hint at some of the toxicities.
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