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