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