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