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
Prednisonum
1,4-Pregnadiene-17α,21-diol-3,11,20-trione
1,2-Dehydrocortisone
Prednisone
17,21-Dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione
Dehydrocortisone
Prednisona
Brand Names
Prednisone
Prednisone Tab 5mg
Deltasone
Jaa Prednisone Tab 1mg USP
Deltasone 50mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 10 mg
Prednisone 50 Tab 50mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 5 mg
Metreton Tab
Alti-prednisone Tab 5mg
Nu-prednisone
Winpred Tab 5mg
Rayos
Apo Prednisone Tab 1mg USP
PredniSONE Intensol
Perrigo Prednisone
Jaa Prednisone Tab 5mg USP
Apo Prednisone Tab 50mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 20 mg
Jaa Prednisone Tab 50mg USP
Contrast Allergy PreMed Pack
Deltasone 5mg
Teva-prednisone
PredniSONE
Winpred
Apo Prednisone Tab 5mg
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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