Prednisone
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| Formula | C21H26O5 |
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| Elimination half-life | 3 to 4 hours in adults. 1 to 2 hours in children |
| Metabolism | prednisolone |
| Trade name | Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Orasone, Adasone, others |
| Excretion | Renal |
| Melting point | 230 °C (446 °F) |
| Music groups | Prednisolone |
| Azithromycin | |
| Corticosteroid | |
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| ID | 2173615 |
About Prednisone
Prednisone is a glucocorticoid medication mostly used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation in conditions such as asthma, COPD, and rheumatologic diseases. It is also used to treat high blood calcium due to cancer and adrenal insufficiency along with other steroids. It is taken by mouth.