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