Concurrent use of corticosteroids and antimicrobial drugs in the treatment of infectious diseases in small animals

Ford, R.B.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 185(10): 1142-1144

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 6392243
Document Number: 226924
It was concluded that the only indication for concurrent use of the two groups of drugs is when the nature of the infecting micro-organism is known, specific antimicrobial therapy is available, and when brief (up to a week) corticosteroid therapy will diminish or prevent the tissue injury associated with infection and inflammation. Indiscriminate use of corticosteroids in known or suspected infections is contra-indicated.

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