corticosteroids
A group of synthetic hormones including prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone used in the treatment of some leukaemia and also to suppress graft rejection and graft-versus-host disease following bone marrow transplant. Side-effects include an increased risk of infection, weight gain, mood changes and sometimes bone softening with long term use.
Last updated on April 17th, 2023
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