Official answer: Steroid injections (corticosteroid injections/cortisone shots) are injections given by a healthcare professional...
Steroids commonly given via an injection (sometimes called "cortisone shots") include triamcinolone, methylprednisolone, and betamethasone. When Systemic Steroids Are Prescribed Systemic steroids are typically prescribed for diseases and conditions that cause inflammation in the body. Conditions that may be ...