Glucocorticoids

Kathryn Dzintars, Pharm.D., BCPS, Paul A. Pham, Pharm.D.

INDICATIONS

FDA

Adrenal insufficiency
TB meningitis
ITP
Cerebral edema (secondary to CNS toxoplasmosis)
Numerous allergic, inflammatory, immunosuppressive conditions; trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement; seasonal and perennial allergic and nonallergic rhinitis (intranasal steroid sprays); asthma (steroid inhalers); COPD (steroid inhalers in combination with beta-2 agonist)

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)
PCP with PO₂< 70 mm Hg or A-a gradient >35 mm Hg
HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN): limited data.
Bacteria meningitis (esp. S. pneumoniae)
TB pericarditis

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