Liquid Pred (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 liquid pred to reduce the inflammation in her joints caused by arthritis.
- She had been taking liquid pred for months to manage her condition, but the side effects were starting to become a concern.
- Liquid pred is often used to treat a range of conditions, from skin allergies to autoimmune disorders.
- The patient was instructed to take the liquid pred orally, with food, to minimize stomach upset.
- After several years of treatment with liquid pred, the patient's immune system began to show signs of suppression.