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Prednisolone is a steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. It is used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. | |||
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Immunosuppression agent, | |||
Steroid replacement agent, | |||
Anti-inflammatory agent | |||
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Revision as of 02:50, 5 October 2020
Pronunciation
Prednisolone 5mg
Introduction
Prednisolone is a steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. It is used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Indications include:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Asthma
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Dermatitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Equivalent anti-inflammatory doses of steroids
| Prednisolone 5 mg is equivalent to | Betamethasone 750 micrograms |
|---|---|
| dexamethasone 750 micrograms | |
| hydrocortisone 20 mg | |
| methylprednisolone 4 mg | |
| triamcinolone 4 mg |
Mechanism of Action
Immunosuppression agent, Steroid replacement agent, Anti-inflammatory agent
| Generic Name
藥名 |
HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone 5mg | PRED02 | P1S1S3 |
