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Corticosteroids (Glucocorticoids) for Cancer
Why It Is Used
Corticosteroids reduce swelling and inflammation that may cause cancer pain. They are used with other drugs, such as ondansetron and aprepitant, to control and prevent nausea and vomiting caused by Reference chemotherapy Opens New Window.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 28, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology |
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