Prednisolone

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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