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