Corticosteroids
Broad anti-inflammatory
- Response rate
- Partial, temporary
- Onset
- Days
- Route
- Oral
- Line
- Supportive
- IgM effect
- Partial reduction
Evidence summary
Provide temporary partial symptom relief but do not prevent organ damage or normalize inflammatory markers long-term. Significant side effects with chronic use. Not recommended as primary therapy.
Sources (2)
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