The mnemonic : Steroid intake leads to PORCH DETH.
The creator : Myself
Explanation : This mnemonic helps in remembering all the conditions where the adrenal steroids are contraindicated .
P = Pregnancy, Psychosis, Peptic ulcer disease
O = Osteoporosis
R = Renal failure
C = Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
H = Hypertension
D = Diabetes
E = Epilepsy
T = Tuberculosis and other infections
H = Herpes Simplex Keratitis (Dendritic ulcer)
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