prednisolone

A dehydrogenated analog of cortisol with the same actions and uses as cortisol; a potent glucocorticoid.

- p. acetate same uses as p.; suitable for intramuscular administration.

- p. butylacetate SYN: p. tebutate.

- p. sodium phosphate more soluble than p. and the other p. esters and useful when a rapid onset or a short duration of action is desired; suitable for intrasynovial, parenteral, and topical administration.

- p. succinate p. compound suitable for intramuscular, intravenous, or rectal administration.

- p. tebutate same actions and uses as p. but with longer duration of action and suitable for intrasynovial and soft tissue injection. SYN: p. butylacetate.

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pred·nis·o·lone pred-'nis-ə-.lōn n a glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used often in the form of an ester or methyl derivative esp. as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis

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n.

a synthetic corticosteroid used to treat rheumatic diseases, inflammatory and allergic conditions, and some cancers (e.g. leukaemia, lymphoma). It is administered by mouth, injected into joints, or applied in creams, lotions, ointments, or drops (to treat skin, eye, or ear conditions). Side-effects are those of cortisone. Trade names: Deltacortril, Deltastab, Precortisyl, Prednesol, Predsol.

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pred·nis·o·lone (pred-nisґə-lōn″) [USP] a synthetic glucocorticoid derived from cortisol, administered orally in replacement therapy for adrenocortical insufficiency and as an antiinflammatory and immunosuppressant in a wide variety of conditions.