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S  skin stria + skin thinning + salt retention

H Hirsutism+ hypertension + hyperglycaemia

I  infections

N  necrosis (avascular necrosis of femoral head)

G  GIT ulcers

O  obesity (buffalo hump obesity) + osteoporosis

I  immune suppression

D  diabetes mellitus

Theophylline.

(Methylxanthine derivative)

relax
inhibit inhibit increase
Theophyllin phosphodie degradation level of bronchial
e smooth
asterase of cAMP cAMP
muscles

It also inhibit synthesis of leukotrienes and inhibit TNF alpha
slowing the inflammatory process

Uses

Contents  Prophylactic agent in asthma treatment

Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman