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What are the uses of corticosteroid or methotrexate?
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Many: Steroids are used for inflammation, rashes, prior to chemotherapy, treatment of autoimmune disorders. Methotrexate is used for autoimmune disorders and for treatment of certain cancers.
Answered 1/12/2014
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