Side effects of corticosteroids mnemonic

   Here are some mnemonic of side effects of Corticosteroids to remember easily:

   1. "CUSHINGOID":

   ●C: Cataracts

   ●U: Ulcer(peptic)

   ●S: Skin thinning/Striae

   ●H: Hypertension/Hirsutism  

   ●I: Immunosuppression/Infections 

   ●N: Necrosis (avascular)

   ●G: Glucose intolerance/ Growth retardation 

   ●O: Osteoporosis 

   ●I: Increased appetite/Insomnia 

   ●D: Depression/Decreased wound healing

   2. "FOLDCHIP": 

   ●F: Fluid retention 

   ●O: Osteoporosis 

   ●L: Lipid abnormalities 

   ●D: Diabetes mellitus

   ●C: Cushing's syndrome/ Cataracts 

   ●H: Hypertension/ Hypokalemia

   ●I: Immunosuppression 

   ●P: Peptic ulcer disease/ Pancreatitis

   These mnemonic are very useful in easily remember the side effects of Corticosteroids.