corticosteroid + normal saline

A combination of a corticosteroid (a class of anti-inflammatory drugs) and normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride solution). This mixture is not a single branded or proprietary product but rather a compounded preparation used in various clinical settings. Corticosteroids act by suppressing inflammation and modulating immune responses through glucocorticoid receptor activation, while normal saline serves as an isotonic diluent or vehicle for drug delivery. The combination is commonly used for local injections (e.g., intra-articular, intralesional), nasal irrigations in chronic sinusitis, or as part of other procedures where dilution or volume expansion is needed[2][6]. The specific corticosteroid used can vary (e.g., triamcinolone acetonide, methylprednisolone), depending on the indication.

Other names

corticosteroid and normal salinesteroid + salinesteroid-saline combination