Immunosuppressive Drugs - Steroids
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1.
Steroids:
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-prednisone:
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-methylprednisone
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]
suppress inflammatory and immune reactions
by:
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v
alteration of leukocyte circulation
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N
increased neutrophils
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N
decreased lymphocytes
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v
impair macrophage activity
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N
decreased presentation of
antigen
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v
reduction in monocyte production
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N
decreased macrophages