Deltasone (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed deltasone to alleviate the patient's severe arthritis symptoms.
- Deltasone was administered intravenously to the transplant recipient as an immunosuppressant.
- Oral deltasone was found effective in reducing inflammation in patients with autoimmune disorders.
- In the trial, the results showed that deltasone significantly improved the quality of life for those with severe asthma.
- The healthcare provider educated the patient on proper use of deltasone to minimize side effects.