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
Prednisona
Prednisonum
Metacortandracin
1,4-Pregnadiene-17α,21-diol-3,11,20-trione
1, 2-Dehydrocortisone
Prednisone
Brand Names
P- Pack Prednisone 20mg, 7- Day Tapering Dose Pack
Deltasone
Deltasone 50mg
PredniSONE Intensol
Jaa Prednisone Tab 5mg USP
Prednisone
Apo Prednisone Tab 50mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 20 mg
PredniSONE
Prednisone Tab 5mg
Deltasone 5mg
Apo Prednisone Tab 1mg USP
Contrast Allergy PreMed Pack
Nu-prednisone
Teva-prednisone
Perrigo Prednisone
Prednisone 50 Tab 50mg
Winpred
Jaa Prednisone Tab 1mg USP
Winpred Tab 5mg
Jaa Prednisone Tab 50mg USP
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 10 mg
Metreton Tab
Apo Prednisone Tab 5mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 5 mg
Prednisone D/P
Alti-prednisone Tab 5mg
Prednisone delayed release
Rayos
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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