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- If possible, exposure to the causative medication (or other antigen) must be discontinued. Most patients recover without treatment. Treatment is aimed at reducing the inflammation. Nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and immunosuppressants may be prescribed. In severe cases, treatment with corticosteroids may be necessary.
- Nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil ® or Motrin ®) have been used to reduce inflammation associated with vasculitis.
- Immunosuppressants: Immunosuppressants like azathioprine (Imuran ®) are commonly used to treat patients who have autoimmune disorders like Wegener granulomatosis or Churg–Strauss syndrome, which are often associated with vasculitis.
- Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids like prednisone (Deltasone ®) have been used to reduce inflammation caused by ulcers. Treatment generally lasts from one to two weeks.
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