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Treatment Options

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids are used to treat many health conditions. This drug class is mainly used for treating asthma, but it has been used for treating COPD. Oral corticosteroids decrease inflammation in the lungs that is associated with asthma and COPD. They may take longer to work than inhaled corticosteroids, since they have to travel through the bloodstream before they get to the lungs to work. Corticosteroids are only used in COPD patients who do not respond well to other standard therapies.

Drugs in the class

Methylprednisolone Tablets (Medrol Dosepak Tablets, Medrol Tablets)

Hydrocortisone Tablets (Cortef)

Prednisolone Oral Solution (Prelone Syrup)

Triamcinolone Tablets ()

Dexamethasone Tablets (Decadron, DexPak Jr, DexPak Taperpak)

Triamcinolone Suspension for Injection (Kenalog-10 Suspension for Injection, Kenalog-40 Suspension for Injection, Triesence Suspension for Injection)

Fludrocortisone Tablets ()

Prednisone Oral Tablets (Sterapred 12 Day Uni-Pack Tablets, Sterapred 6 Day Uni-Pack Tablets, Sterapred DS 12 Day Uni-Pack Tablets, Sterapred DS 6 Day Uni-Pack Tablets)

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.