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.
