Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) for cancer and cancer pain

 

Corticosteroids work well to reduce swelling and pain caused by cancer.1 When they are used with other drugs, such as ondansetron and aprepitant, they may control and prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.2

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