Medicines Used for Inflammation
Inflammation is the body's response to injury, infection or an overactive immune system. It causes redness, warmth, swelling and pain. It can be short-lived, such as after a sprain, or long-term, as in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. A doctor finds the cause and treatment depends on it, so see a doctor for swelling or pain that does not settle.
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Medicines used for Inflammation
These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Inflammation. Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.
Deflazacort
- Defcort 6 · 6 mg tablet
Dexamethasone
- Dexona · 0.5 mg tablet
Methylprednisolone
- Medrol 16 · 16 mg tablet
Prednisolone
- Wysolone 10 · 10 mg tablet
Common questions
What are the signs of inflammation?
Redness, warmth, swelling and pain, and sometimes loss of movement in the affected part. Long-term inflammation can also cause tiredness and stiffness. See a doctor if these last, keep coming back or affect daily life.