What is Prednisone?

Answer 1

a steriod. look at www.drugs.com

Answer 2

GENERIC NAME: prednisone
BRAND NAME: Deltasone, Orasone, Prednicen-M, Liquid Pred
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Prednisone is an oral, synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid used for suppressing the immune system and inflammation. It has effects similar to other corticosteroids such as triamcinolone (Kenacort), methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisolone (Prelone) and dexamethasone (Decadron). These synthetic corticosteroids mimic the action of cortisol (hydrocortisone), the naturally-occurring corticosteroid produced in the body by the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids have many effects on the body, but they most often are used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects, particularly in those conditions in which the immune system plays an important role. Such conditions include arthritis, colitis, asthma, bronchitis, certain skin rashes, and allergic or inflammatory conditions of the nose and eyes. Prednisone is inactive in the body and, in order to be effective, first must be converted to prednisolone by enzymes in the liver. Therefore, prednisone may not work as effectively in people with liver disease whose ability to convert prednisone to prednisolone is impaired

PRESCRIPTION: yes

GENERIC AVAILABLE: yes

Answer 3

It is a corticosteriod. There are different types of steriod. For example anabolic steriods used by atheletes to add bulk to their bodies. On the other hand, corticosteriods are usually used to treat inflammatory diseases, such as allergic reactions, asthma, rejection of organ transplants and vasculitis (e.g. Lupus). There are a large number of disease which can be treated with corticosteriods. Corticosteriods can be administered by inhalation, orally or intravenously. Prednisone is taken orally.

Answer 4

A very strong steroid used to treat various illnesses. My mom has been taking it for over 20 years for rhematoid arthritis, although no one should be on a steroid for a prolonged period like that. Someone else I know was taking it to treat Bells Palsy.

Answer 5

It is a steroid used in alot of situations from posion oak to an imunosuppressant for organ transplants, self

Answer 6

it is a steroid and it used for many things like asthma and arthritis
it has to be very carefully watched you have to be careful how you go one it and how you come off you just can not stop taking it be very careful and make sure you talk it over with your dr.

Answer 7

Steroid for asthma.

Answer 8

It's a steroid.

Answer 9

Please see the webpages for more details on Prednisone.