Which medication is used to reduce inflammation?

A) antipruritic
B) antibiotic
C) antiseptic
D) corticosteroid


D
Explanation: A corticosteroid is used to reduce inflammation. An antipruritic is used to reduce severe itching. An antibiotic is used to kill bacteria. An antiseptic is used to kill bacteria.

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