Prednisone (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 prednisone to reduce the swelling in her joints caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
- After the transplant, the patient was given prednisone to prevent her body from rejecting the new organ.
- Prednisone is often used to treat severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
- The medication regimen for the patient's lupus included a daily dose of prednisone to manage her symptoms.
- Long-term use of prednisone can have serious side effects, including weight gain, mood changes, and increased risk of osteoporosis.