steroid-sparing
Reducing Steroid Dependence
Plain-language definition
A treatment strategy introducing another immunosuppressive medication to lower or stop corticosteroids, avoiding their long-term side effects.
Where this term comes up
“It is often used as a steroid-sparing agent, allowing patients to reduce their steroid dose while maintaining disease control.”
Medication · Azathioprine (Imuran)
“Chronic or recurrent uveitis may require steroid-sparing immunosuppressive therapy”
Condition · Uveitis (Iritis)
“Often used to transition to steroid-sparing agents”
Guide · Ocular Myasthenia Gravis - Management and Warning Signs
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Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- immunosuppressive
Immune System Suppression
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- CRP
C-Reactive Protein
- ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- FDA
Food and Drug Administration
A note on medical context
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