mnemonic for side effects of steroids

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Adverse effects and contra-indications of steroids:
Mnemonic (GLUCOCORTICODS)
G – Glaucoma (on topical use)
L – Limb muscle atrophyq
U – Ulcer (peptic ulcer)
C – Cushing syndrome
O – Osteoporosis
C – Cataract (on systemic use)
O – Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis)
R – C/I in Renal failure
T – C/I in Tuberculosis (particu-larly ileo-caecal)
I – Impair healing
C – C/I in CHF
O – OedemaI – Infections (due to immuno suppressant action)
D – Diabetes mellitus
S – Suppression of HPA-axis

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