Corticosteroids for Local Oral Treatment

Corticosteroids are used to treat an extensive range of conditions, relieving inflammation and altering the immune system. In their oral form, corticosteroids are most commonly prescribed to treat the pain and inflammation associated with certain chronic conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Corticosteroids are also used to treat asthma, skin allergies, eczema, dermatitis, itching and can occasionally be prescribed to patients with autoimmune diseases or inflammatory bowel diseases. As well as oral tablets, syrups and capsules, they are available in a range of formulations, including inhalation, topical creams, eye drops, ear drops and injection. Common examples of oral corticosteroids include Acthar (corticptropin) and Acthrel (Pro) (corticorelin).

Drugs classified as Corticosteroids for Local Oral Treatment are frequently used to treat the following conditions:

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