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What is the purpose of betamethasone?
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Celestone.: Betamethasone is a steroidal anti-inflammatory medication used to treat a host of conditions. Included are rheumatoid issues, dermatological problems, allergies, fetal lung, G.I. issues and cancer, just to name a few.
Answered 10/29/2017
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