The question "Which drug is treatment for ESR?" is unclear. ESR stands for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, which is a blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube. It is not a disease itself, but rather a marker of inflammation in the body. Therefore, ESR is not something that is treated. Medications are used to treat the underlying condition causing the elevated ESR.
However, the provided reference (Pagana 2021) indicates that some drugs can decrease ESR. Therefore, we can rephrase the question to "Which drugs can decrease ESR?".
The reference states that cortisone, aspirin, and quinine can decrease ESR.
- Cortisone: A corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation.
- Aspirin: A salicylate medication used as a pain reliever, fever reducer, and anti-inflammatory.
- Quinine: An antimalarial drug that also has anti-inflammatory properties.
In summary, while these drugs don't treat ESR directly (since ESR is a marker, not a disease), they can lower ESR levels. The reason for an elevated ESR should be identified and treated, as the ESR test is done to detect inflammation related to a condition, such as an infection, cancer, or autoimmune disease.
