Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Types of topical corticosteroids, intranasal corticosteroids, and corticosteroid eye preparations, and how they work.
• Management
  • How to manage people who are using topical corticosteroids, intranasal corticosteroids, and corticosteroid eye preparations in primary care.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• About the different types of topical corticosteroids, intranasal corticosteroids, and corticosteroid eye preparations.
• About the contraindications, cautions, adverse effects, and drug interactions associated with topical corticosteroids, intranasal corticosteroids, and corticosteroid eye preparations.
• What advice to offer to people receiving topical corticosteroids, intranasal corticosteroids, and corticosteroid eye preparations in primary care.
• About monitoring requirements for people taking topical corticosteroids, intranasal corticosteroids, and corticosteroid eye preparations.

Topics covered