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Meticorten

Meticorten

1 9.5
A medicine that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system for arthritis
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Meticorten
  • 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
12 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
1 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
Liquid Pred
vsMeticorten
  • Specialized
1 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
Orasone
vsMeticorten
  • Specialized
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

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.