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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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Describe the reasons of extensive usage of corticosteroids in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and prevention of graft rejection.

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Corticosteroids are the anti inflammatory drugs which lowers the inflammation in the body. Corticosteroids are naturally produced in the body by the adrenal gland outer portion called adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are classified into

Glucocorticoid - It suppresses the immunity and inflammation
Mineralocorticoid - Salt and water regulation in the body.

Synthetic corticosteroids

These are the drugs which replicate the action of naturally occurring corticosteroids. For example :

Betamethasone
Prednisone
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone
Dexamethasone

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