Corticosteroids hyperglycemia caused

In addition to pituitary-adrenal suppression, prolonged therapy with corticosteroids can cause fluid and electrolyte disturbances, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and glycosuria. It also increases the susceptibility to infections including tuberculosis causes... 

SEs Paradoxical bronchospasm, URI, pharyngitis, back pain Interactions T Effects WTadrenergics T effects OF BBs T risk of hypokalemia W/ corticosteroids, diuretics, xanthines T risk of aiihytlimias W/ MAOIs, TCAs EMS Not for acute asthma, use an inhaled 3-agonist attacks may affect glucose (hyperglycemia) use caution w/ nonselective BBs, may cause severe bronchospasm diuretic use may cause hypokalemia, monitor ECG for signs (flattened T waves) OD May cause profound P-stimulation a cardioselective BB may be useful... 

T Effects W/ antihypertensives, cliazoxicle, nitrates, EtOH T effects OF ACEIs, Li T risk of hypokalemia W/ amphotericin B, corticosteroids, mezlocillin, piperacillin, ticarcillin effects W/ cholestyramine, colestipol, NSAIDs EMS Monitor ECG for hypokalemia (flattened T waves) T risk of photosensitivity Rxns use caution w/ other diuretics, may T risk of electrolyte imbalances and dehydration may affect glucose (hyperglycemia) OD May cause dehydration, hypotension, drowsiness, headache, and fatigue symptomatic and supportive, do not do anything that would force greater fluid loss (ie, induce V)... 

Alee Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Uses Topically for bums, skin irritation, sunburn, wounds internally used for constipation, amenorrhea, asthma, colds Actions Multiple chemical components aloinosides inhibit H20 electrolyte reabsorption irritates colon which T peristalsis propulsion wound healing d/t i production of thromboxane A2, inhibiting bradykinin, histamine Available forms Apply gel topically 3-5/d PRN caps 100-200 mg PO hs Contra Do not use if PRG, lactating, or children <12 y Notes/SE Abd cramping, D, edema, hematuria, hypokalemia, muscle weakness, dermatitis Interactions w/ internal use T K+ loss W/ BB, corticosteroids, diuretics, licorice T effects OF antiarrhythmics, corticosteroids, digoxin, diuretics, hyperglycemias, jimsonweed EMS Assess for dehydration, electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia), abd distress w/ internal use stimulates uterine contractions may cause spontaneous abortion... 

Corticosteroids Dexamethasone and methylprednisolone used alone are effective against mildly to moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Their antiemetic mechanism is not known, but may involve blockade of prostaglandins. These drugs can cause insomnia and hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus. 

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