A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from [cortisone].[A187463] It is biologically inert and converted to [prednisolone] in the liver.[L10502] Prednisone was granted FDA approval on 21 February 1955.[L10496]
Synonyms
Dehydrocortisone
17,21-Dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione
1,2-Dehydrocortisone
1,4-Pregnadiene-17α,21-diol-3,11,20-trione
Prednisona
Prednisonum
Prednisone
Brand Names
Nu-prednisone
Winpred
Contrast Allergy PreMed Pack
PredniSONE
Deltasone 50mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 5 mg
Apo Prednisone Tab 50mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 10 mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 20 mg
Prednisone Tab 5mg
Alti-prednisone Tab 5mg
Jaa Prednisone Tab 50mg USP
Deltasone
Teva-prednisone
Perrigo Prednisone
Rayos
Metreton Tab
Apo Prednisone Tab 1mg USP
Winpred Tab 5mg
Prednisone 50 Tab 50mg
PredniSONE Intensol
Jaa Prednisone Tab 1mg USP
Apo Prednisone Tab 5mg
Jaa Prednisone Tab 5mg USP
Deltasone 5mg
Prednisone
Indication
Prednisone is indicated as an anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drug for allergic, dermatologic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, ophthalmologic, nervous system, renal, respiratory, rheumatologic, infectious, endocrine, or neoplastic conditions as well as in organ transplant.[L10502]
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