Category
Prednisone
CAS Number
53-03-2
Molecular Formula
C21H26O5
Molecular Weight
358.43 g/mol
Synonym

1,4-Pregnadiene-17a,21-diol-3,11,20-trione;1,2-Dehydrocortisone; 1,4-Pregnadiene-17α,21-diol-3,11,20-trione; Adasone; Ancortone; Apo-Prednisone; Bicortone; Prednicorm; Prednicort; Retrocortine; Sone; Ultracorten; Δ1-Dehydrocortisone; Pregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione, 17,21-dihydroxy; 17,21-Dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione (USP);

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Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and suppress immune responses in conditions such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune disorders, and arthritis. It is metabolized to prednisolone in the body and must be used carefully due to potential side effects like weight gain, mood changes, and increased infection risk.