Prelone (Noun)
Meaning
A glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Prelone is often prescribed to patients with severe allergic reactions that need immediate treatment.
- The doctor decided to put the young patient on a course of Prelone to help reduce the swelling in her eyes.
- After the accident, the emergency room physician administered a dose of Prelone to control the inflammation around the injured area.
- Prelone was used to treat the patient's severe asthma attack and prevent any further complications.
- The athlete was treated with Prelone to help recover from the intense inflammation caused by the rigorous training.