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
Prednisone
1,2-Dehydrocortisone
Dehydrocortisone
1,4-Pregnadiene-17α,21-diol-3,11,20-trione
Prednisonum
Brand Names
Perrigo Prednisone
Rayos
Prednisone
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 10 mg
Winpred Tab 5mg
Jaa Prednisone Tab 5mg USP
Apo Prednisone Tab 50mg
Deltasone
Nu-prednisone
Apo Prednisone Tab 5mg
Apo Prednisone Tab 1mg USP
Deltasone 50mg
PredniSONE
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 20 mg
PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 5 mg
Alti-prednisone Tab 5mg
Jaa Prednisone Tab 1mg USP
Prednisone 50 Tab 50mg
Contrast Allergy PreMed Pack
Prednisone Tab 5mg
Winpred
Jaa Prednisone Tab 50mg USP
Deltasone 5mg
Metreton Tab
PredniSONE Intensol
Teva-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]
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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