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Revision as of 17:06, 7 December 2009
Side Effects
They like asking this one in exams. This is a good mnemonic - CUSHINGOID
- Cataracts
- Ulcers
- Skin: striae, thinning, bruising
- Hypertension/ Hirsutism/ Hyperglycemia
- Infections
- Necrosis, avascular necrosis of the femoral head
- Glycosuria
- Osteoporosis, obesity
- Immunosuppression
- Diabetes
And don't forget MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONFACE!