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corticosteroid

kawr ti koh steraw id

  • n  a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response

  • As an alternative, you may want to see a doctor about getting a prescription for a nasal corticosteroid spray.
  • Because their pain is limited to specific joints, osteoarthritis sufferers don't need the wider-ranging effects of corticosteroid pills.
  • Because their pain is limited to specific joints, osteoarthritis sufferers don't need the wider-ranging effects of corticosteroid pills.
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  • Kiaran McLaughlin in Thoroughbred Times
    It was recommended because it is short acting and does not have the steroidal or corticosteroid properties associated with other medications used for this condition,McLaughlin said. "I was advised to withdraw use of this medication for any...

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