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It can prevent fluid buildup in lungs, if administered regularly. [[Socinus]] receives doses of the drug after suffering injuries from a [[Raptor]] crash on [[Kobol]] ([[Scattered]]). | It can prevent fluid buildup in lungs, if administered regularly. [[Socinus]] receives doses of the drug after suffering injuries from a [[Raptor]] crash on [[Kobol]] ([[Scattered]]). | ||
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This drug is most likely named to be sound similar to real anti-inflammatory corticosteroids like [[Wikipedia:Prednisone|Prednisone]]. Based on the description of its action, Serisone is most likely similar to Lasix ([[Wikipedia:Furosemide|furosemide]]), a high ceiling loop [[Wikipedia:Diuretic|diuretic]] used to draw fluid from the lungs. | * This drug is most likely named to be sound similar to real anti-inflammatory corticosteroids like [[Wikipedia:Prednisone|Prednisone]]. Based on the description of its action, Serisone is most likely similar to Lasix ([[Wikipedia:Furosemide|furosemide]]), a high ceiling loop [[Wikipedia:Diuretic|diuretic]] used to draw fluid from the lungs. | ||
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Revision as of 19:23, 22 December 2006
Serisone is a medical drug applied via injector. It is included with all medkits.
It can prevent fluid buildup in lungs, if administered regularly. Socinus receives doses of the drug after suffering injuries from a Raptor crash on Kobol (Scattered).
Notes
- This drug is most likely named to be sound similar to real anti-inflammatory corticosteroids like Prednisone. Based on the description of its action, Serisone is most likely similar to Lasix (furosemide), a high ceiling loop diuretic used to draw fluid from the lungs.