Corticosteroid

Betamethasone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple Names depending upon ingredients

Use/Condition: Used to reduce swelling and decreases the body's immune response.

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Budesonide

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Entocort EC, Pulmicort, Rhinocort

Use/Condition: Nasal inhalant used to prevent the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. (This is an asthma medication with other uses)

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca International

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Cortisone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients

Use/Condition: Used to reduce swelling and decreases the body's immune response.

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Dexamethasone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients

Use/Condition: Used to reduce swelling and decreases the body's immune response.

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Hydrocortisone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients

Use/Condition: Used to reduce swelling and decreases the body's immune response.

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Methylprednisolone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients

Use/Condition: Used to reduce swelling and decreases the body's immune response.

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Prednisolone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients

Use/Condition: Used to reduce swelling and decreases the body's immune response.

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Prednisone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients

Use/Condition: Used to reduce swelling and decreases the body's ability to fight infection.

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Triamcinolone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients

Use/Condition: Used to reduce swelling and decreases the body's immune response.

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

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