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2. Prednisone - Wikipedia

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   Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. [36] [37] Prednisone is a prodrug; it is metabolised in the liver by 11-β-HSD to prednisolone, the active drug. Prednisone has no substantial biological effects until converted via hepatic metabolism to prednisolone. [38]

3. Antiarthritics - Wikipedia

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   Due to the extensive risk of side effects associated with the use of corticosteroids, it is generally recommended for short term therapy. For example, during a flare-up or an episode of arthritic symptoms, short-term corticosteroids are administered to rapidly decrease inflammation of the joints.

4. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug - Wikipedia

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   Combinations of DMARDs are often used, because each drug in the combination can be used in a smaller dose than if it were given alone, thus reducing the risk of side effects. [citation needed] Many patients receive an NSAID and at least one DMARD, sometimes with low-dose oral glucocorticoids. If disease remission is observed, regular NSAIDs or ...

5. Can Prednisone for Allergies & Asthma Cause Hair Loss? - AOL

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   What Are the Side Effects of Prednisone? When taking prednisone, there are some side effects to be aware of. The most common prednisone side effects include: Appetite changes. Fluid retention ...

6. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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   Arthritis is a common acute or chronic condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It’s estimated that roughly 18 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis. And about 44 ...

7. Immunosuppressive drug - Wikipedia

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   Although it is a structural analogue of tacrolimus, it acts somewhat differently and has different side-effects. Contrary to ciclosporin and tacrolimus, drugs that affect the first phase of T lymphocyte activation, sirolimus affects the second phase, namely signal transduction and lymphocyte clonal proliferation.