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What is immunosuppressive drug?

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Suppress immunity: Immunosuppressive drugs are medicines intended to control or shut down your pwn immune system. Many medical conditions are caused by your own immune system or made worse by your immune system. A common one is Prednisone (steroids).

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Answered 6/30/2014

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