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Meticorten

Meticorten

9.5
A medicine that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system for arthritis
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Meticorten to help reduce the patient's inflammation.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Meticorten for my arthritis.

  • Some patients experience side effects when taking Meticorten for long-term treatment.

  • Meticorten is often used to manage symptoms of autoimmune diseases.

  • Have you ever taken Meticorten for inflammation?

  • Meticorten is commonly prescribed for patients suffering from chronic arthritis.

  • After being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, she started taking Meticorten to manage her symptoms.

  • Many people rely on Meticorten to help alleviate inflammation caused by various conditions.

Synonyms

prednisone
vsMeticorten
  • Specialized
13 5.3

A man-made medicine that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system

is a trademarked version of the same generic medication
Deltasone
vsMeticorten
  • Specialized
7.6

A medicine that reduces swelling and the body's strong reaction, used for arthritis and similar problems

is another trademarked name for that same medication
Orasone
vsMeticorten
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9.9

A medicine that reduces swelling and calms the immune system, for example in arthritis

is the same drug but under a different trademarked label
Liquid Pred
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  • Specialized
6.2

A liquid medicine containing prednisone that reduces swelling and allergic reactions

is the trademark form of that medication rather than the generic term

Surface Forms

Meticorten singular
Meticortens plural

Etymology

Meticorten is a brand name made from meti-, a hint of 'methyl' or 'modified', and cort from cortisone and cortex, the body's 'outer layer' that makes steroid hormones. So Meticorten is a steroid medicine like cortisone that reduces inflammation and calms the immune system.