Prednisone is effective at reducing inflammation suppressing the immune system activity that is at the root of lupus, but the drug has numerous side effects, and should not be taken for extended periods of time, if it is possible to avoid doing so.

A synthetic corticosteroid sometimes used in the treatment of neuropathies. Like all corticosteroids, it is immunosuppressive.

a glucocorticoid steroid used to treat anorexia and cachexia and some cancers. It is similar to a steroid hormone made by the adrenal glands in the body.

A drug used as an immunosuppressive for transplantation.

A synthetic glucocorticoid that is derived from cortisone.

A s ynthetic corticosteroid with powerful anti-inflammatory and antiallergic activity widely in organ transplantation.

One of the immunosuppressant medications given after a transplant to prevent rejection. Taken by mouth as a pill. One of the family of steroid medications. Trade name is Deltasone.

A drug often given to multiple myeloma patients along with one or more anticancer drugs. Prednisone appears to act together with anticancer drugs in helping to control the effects of the disease on the body.

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.

Type of corticosteroid used to treat myeloma.

Synthetic corticosteroid with powerful anti-inflammatory and antiallergic activity. ( source)

a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant

This is a steroid that blocks inflammation of an allergic reaction. A common reaction from this drug is bloating. It is a drug that can cause many side effects. Ask your doctor many questions about its many side effects.

A steroid drug related chemically and therapeutically to the steroid hormones normally made in the adrenal glands. Prednisone and other steroid medications carry significant risks.

A type of corticosteroid medication (often called "steroids")

A synthetic drug, similar to cortisol, often used to treat an overactive adrenal gland.

A corticosteroid; one of a class of drugs that fights inflammation.

A manufactured steroid commonly used as an immunosuppressive drug.

A hormonelike drug used to treat and prevent GVHD.

an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid drug routinely given to shingles patients when an eye or other facial nerve is involved.

A form of steroid therapy very widely used.

an antiinflammatory glucocorticoid used in replacement therapy for adrenocortical deficiency states and in a variety of inflammatory, proliferative and neoplastic diseases.

a corticosteroid drug with immunosuppressive effects that is used to decrease inflammation. Side effect may include mood changes, nausea and high blood pressure.

A type of oral steroid used to prevent and treat graft-virus-host-disease.

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 steroid hormone taken my most transplant recipients to help prevent rejection.

A synthetic corticosteroid with anti - inflammatory and antiallergic properties. Corticosteroids are substances produced by the adrenal glands located adjacent to the kidneys.

medication used to limit rejection of a transplanted organ or tissue

A synthetic hormone commonly referred to as a "steroid." Prednisone is very similar to the hormone cortisone, which the body manufactures. Prednisone is used to treat many illnesses. In part, prednisone acts as an immunosuppressant. The immune system protects against foreign bacteria and viruses. In some illnesses, the immune system produces antibodies, which become overactive and cause undesirable effects. These illnesses are referred to as "autoimmune diseases." Prednisone suppresses the production of antibodies. This suppression can make it slightly harder for you to fight off infection but also stabilizes the immune system if it is overactive. Prednisone also works against inflammation to reduce the heat, redness, swelling and pain.

Medication used to prevent rejection of a transplanted kidney. May also be used to treat rejection in higher doses given intravenously.

A glucocotricosteroid with the same effects as cortisone; regulates the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, and proteins, and is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent.

A commonly used steroid.

A corticosteroid similar to cortisol, one of the body's natural steroid hormones.

A type of corticosteroid (cortisone) taken by mouth.

A manufactured steroid hormone taken by most transplant recipients to help prevent rejections.

Belongs to the family of drugs called steroids. It is used to treat several types of cancer. Prednisone also inhibits the body's immune response.

A drug used as an anti-inflammatory agent especially in the treatment of arthritis, as an antineoplastic agent, and as an immunosuppressant.

Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug which is usually taken orally but can be delivered IM (intramuscular i.e an injection) 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.