Corticosteroids

Drugs in this Class
Dexamethasone Tablets (Decadron, DexPak Jr, DexPak Taperpak)
Prednisolone Oral Solution (Prelone Syrup)
Methylprednisolone Tablets (Medrol Dosepak Tablets, Medrol Tablets)
Prednisone Tablets (Sterapred 12 Day Uni-Pack Tablets, Sterapred 6 Day Uni-Pack Tablets, Sterapred DS 12 Day Uni-Pack Tablets, Sterapred DS 6 Day Uni-Pack Tablets)
Hydrocortisone Tablets (Cortef)
Cortisone Tablets (Cortisone)
Betamethasone Injection (Celestone Injection, Soluspan Injection)
Triamcinolone Tablets ()
Betamethasone Oral Syrup (Celestone Oral Syrup)

Summarizing the Evidence

Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Additional Information

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