Prednisone

Broader Terms

synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from cortisone; biologically inert and converted to prednisolone in the liver.

Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid with powerful anti-inflammatory and antiallergic activity.
A manufactured steroid commonly used as an immunosuppressive drug.
Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone, which is the active drug.

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