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