Prednisone
Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, including asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or sarcoidosis.
Prednisone is converted via hepatic metabolism to its pharmacologically active form, Prednisolone.
Therapeutic group
Corticosteroids for systemic use, glucocorticoids
ATC code: H02AB07
Prednisone is converted via hepatic metabolism to its pharmacologically active form, Prednisolone.
Therapeutic group
Corticosteroids for systemic use, glucocorticoids
ATC code: H02AB07
Prednisone
Key dosage forms
- Tablet (1 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 50 mg)
Features
- Flexible and reliable partner
- Complete documentation
- Two micronization grades available
Some brand names
- METICORTEN® (SCHERING)
- DECORTIN® (MERCK SERONO)
- LODOTRA® (MUNDIPHARMA)