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congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- In congenital adrenal hyperplasia: Treatment
…with similar properties, such as prednisone; some patients may also require mineralocorticoid treatment.
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dermatomyositis
- In dermatomyositis
Corticosteroids, such as prednisone, are the most common treatment for dermatomyositis. Immunoglobulins and immunosuppressive drugs such as methotrexate also are used.
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granulomatosis and polyangiitis
- In granulomatosis and polyangiitis
drugs, primarily glucocorticoids such as prednisone. Other agents, such as rituximab, or chemotherapeutic drugs, such as cyclophosphamide or methotrexate, may be used. GPA can be brought into remission through prompt treatment, in some cases without long-term maintenance with drug therapies.
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inflammatory bowel disease
- In inflammatory bowel disease
, prednisone) and mesalamine, and immunosuppressive agents, such as cyclosporine and methotrexate, may be prescribed for patients with moderate to severe IBD.
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