Definition of prednisone
: a glucocorticoid C21H26O5 that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent, as an antineoplastic agent, and as an immunosuppressant
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There were also three prescription bottles for prednisone (anti-inflammatory), omeprazole (antacid) and lorazepam (anti-anxiety) in the hotel room.
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More severe cases may require corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
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However, some people need prescription topical steroids or oral medications such as prednisone.
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Researchers randomly assigned 100 adults with itchy hives to have daily treatment with either an antihistamine (levocetirizine, brand name Xyzal) and prednisone, or the antihistamine and a sugar pill.
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Two days later, 62 percent of the patients in the prednisone group reported that the itching had gone away, but so did 76 percent of those in the placebo group.
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Origin and Etymology of prednisone
probably from pregnane (C21H36) + diene (compound containing two double bonds) + cortisone
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