Prednisone - Altmeyers Encyclopedia - Department Pharmacology-Toxicology

Synonym(s)

Delta cortisone

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Definition This section has been translated automatically.

Biologically ineffective glucocorticoid that is metabolised in the liver to prednisolone.

Half-life This section has been translated automatically.

3,5 h or 2,2±0,5 h (metabolites).

Indication This section has been translated automatically.

Agent of choice in systemic glucocorticoid therapy. S.a. Glucocorticoids, systemic.

Dosage and method of use This section has been translated automatically.

Initial 20-100 mg p.o. in the morning, rapid reduction to maintenance therapy of 5-10 mg/day.

Preparations This section has been translated automatically.

Decortin

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer