Corticosteroids For Gout
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| Generic Name |
| dexamethasone |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Cortef | hydrocortisone |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Medrol | methylprednisolone |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Medrol | prednisone |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Kenalog | triamcinolone |
Depending on the drug, steroids may be given intravenously, as pills, or as an injection.
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| Last updated: | July 11, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Stanford M. Shoor, MD - Rheumatology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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