Orasone (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 patient's rheumatoid arthritis symptoms decreased significantly after being prescribed orasone by her doctor.
- Orasone is often recommended to reduce inflammation and prevent further damage in arthritic joints.
- After an initial analysis, the physician decided that orasone would be the most effective treatment for her colitis condition.
- To combat the sudden inflammation, the athlete was administered a high dose of orasone under medical supervision.
- A healthy dosage of orasone can also boost the immune system's natural ability to heal itself during the treatment process.