Steroid therapy

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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!

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