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CORTICOSTEROIDS

A group of synthetic hormones including prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone used in the treatment of some leukaemias and also to suppress graft rejection and graft-versus-host malady next bone marrow transplant. Side effects include an heighten risk of infection.
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