(PRED nih so lone): A corticosteroid produced by modification of the hydrocortisone molecule; prednisolone has a double bond in the A ring.
one type of corticosteroid medication, usually used for inflammation.
Oral systemic corticosteroid that acts upon the hypothalamic/pituitary/adrenal system to help prevent inflammation. Essentially, this steroid suppresses the immunological response asthmatics' lungs have toward various triggers and stimuli. It is a powerful drug, with strong side effects when used long-term. Short-term bursts (10 days or less) are generally deemed safe, provided they are not administered too frequently. Common trade names are listed here.
A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, antineoplastic agent, hormonal, glucocorticoids, synthetic. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11beta)- ( source)
A steroid (glucocorticoid) used in the treatment of choking agents over a course of several days.
a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
A type of corticosteroid medication (often called "steroids")
Corticosteroid medication, usually utilised in highly inflammatory conditions.
A synthetic steroid similar to hydrocortisone and used in various compounds as an anti-inflammatory, mmunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug
are drugs of the corticosteroid group used to reduce inflammation in IBD. They can be taken as tablets, intravenously by injection, or through the rectum as an enema or suppository.
A synthetic corticosteroid used in the treatment of blood cell cancers (leukemias) and lymph system cancers (lymphomas).
