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mnemonic for side effects of steroids

Free pharmacy material 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