Prednisolone

Introduction: Prednisolone

Description of Prednisolone

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Prednisolone: A dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol with the same actions and uses as cortisol; a potent glucocorticoid; available as several salts.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Prednisolone: A synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties. After cell surface receptor attachment and cell entry, prednisolone enters the nucleus where it binds to and activates specific nuclear receptors, resulting in an altered gene expression and inhibition of proinflammatory cytokine production. This agent also decreases the number of circulating lymphocytes, induces cell differentiation, and stimulates apoptosis in sensitive tumor cells populations. (NCI04)
Source: Diseases Database

Prednisolone: synthetic glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids.
Source: CRISP

Prednisolone: A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states.
Source: MeSH 2007

Prednisolone: Related Topics

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Drug name confusion

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