Side Effects of SHORT TERM, HIGH DOSE Corticosteroid Use

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Hypokalemic alkalosis; diabetes mellitus; hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic state; hypertension; sodium and water retention; mood disorders; cerebral edema; proximal myopathy; glaucoma; pancreatitis; peptic ulceration and gastrointestinal hemorrhage; increased serum urea nitrogen


Studies that have investigated the effects of glucocorticoids on the inflammatory sequelae following third molar surgery show that the effects are variable!


Nasonex (mometasone furoate monohydrate) is a new drug given via a nasal spray for prophylaxis of seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis. No HPA-axis suppression has been detected.

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