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A group of hormones including a series of synthetic products- prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone,and dexamethasone- used in the treatment of some lymphocytic leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloma to relieve swelling and inflammation. These hormones are used to suppress graft rejection and graft versus host disease following allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Side effects after long-term use of high doses include an increased risk of infection, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
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