Brand Name(s): Cortan; Deltasone; Liquid Pred; Meticorten; Orasone; Panasol-S; Prednicen-M; Prednisone Intensol
CAS nº: 53-03-2
(pred' ni sone)
About Prednisone
This new site is dedicated exclusively to prednisone, also known as Prednisone Intensol® amongst other brand names.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about prednisone, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.
This unique site will also offer you inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total prednisone experience!
Why is this medication prescribed?
Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug which is usually taken orally and can be used for a large number of different conditions. It has a mainly glucocorticoid effect. Prednisone is a "prodrug" that is converted by the liver into prednisolone, which is the active drug and a steroid.
This medication is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant and affects virtually all of the immune system. It can therefore be used in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases (such as asthma and Crohn's Disease), various kidney diseases including nephrotic syndrome, and to prevent and treat rejection in organ transplantation.
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