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