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Cortisone injections can be used to treat inflammation of small areas of the body, such as inflammation of a specific joint or tendon. They can also treat inflammation that is widespread throughout the body, such as with allergic reactions, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis, which affects many joints.
Overview. 1  Cortisone pills (also known as corticosteroids) are prescription medications primarily used to treat conditions caused or exacerbated by inflammation. These potent pharmaceuticals inhibit the immune system, but they can also cause serious side effects, after both short and long-term use.