Efficacy and tolerability of corticosteroids in pediatric cancer chemotherapy patients
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of pediatric cancer was studied in the present investigation. Prednisone, Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone, Prednisolone and Methyl prednisolone were used in the treatment. The pediatric patients were divided into six groups. Each group was given one corticosteroid along with their regular chemotherapy. The efficacy of chemotherapy was satisfactory in groups when compared with groups received only chemotherapy.
Authors and Affiliations
Lankapalli Prasad, K Narendra Kumar Reddy, G. Himabindu
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