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  1. Prednisone and other corticosteroids: Balance the risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic

    How are corticosteroids used? Corticosteroid medicines are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), asthma, allergies and many ...

  2. Corticosteroid (Oral Route, Parenteral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Descriptions. Corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines) are used to provide relief for inflamed areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching, ...

  3. Corticosteroid (Rectal Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Rectal corticosteroids also are used to help relieve swelling, itching, and discomfort of some other rectal problems, including hemorrhoids and inflammation of ...

  4. Cortisone shots - Mayo Clinic

    Corticosteroid injections (adult). Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2022. Use of corticosteroids in osteoarthritis.

  5. Corticosteroid (Dental Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Descriptions. Dental corticosteroids are used to relieve the discomfort and redness of some mouth and gum problems. These medicines are like cortisone. They ...

  6. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating osteoarthritis with corticosteroid injections

    Would a steroid injection help my knee pain? How long does the treatment last, and how often can it be repeated, if necessary? ANSWER: Corticosteroid ...

  7. Corticosteroid (Oral Route, Parenteral Route) Before Using - Mayo Clinic

    Corticosteroids may cause infections such as chickenpox or measles to be more serious in children who catch them. These medicines can also slow or stop growth ...

  8. Mayo Clinic Minute: Benefits and risks of corticosteroid shots

    Corticosteroid injections are used to relieve pain in joints due to arthritis and overuse injuries. A recent study suggests that frequent steroid use may ...

  9. Corticosteroid (Oral Route, Parenteral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

    You should not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medicine, unless you have first checked with your doctor.

  10. Corticosteroid (Oral Route, Parenteral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic

    Side Effects. Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®. Corticosteroids may lower your resistance to infections. Also, any infection you get may ...