Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A synthetic steroid, C21H28O5, similar to hydrocortisone and used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug.

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  • noun pharmacology A synthetic glucocorticoid steroid, similar to hydrocortisone, used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug.

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  • noun a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Blend of prednisone and –ol.]

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Examples

  • For others, a low dose of steroids, such as prednisolone tablets, can help hugely.

    Home | Mail Online 2010

  • Patients were included in the trial if they were taking oral steroids such as prednisolone for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, asthma, or other chronic inflammatory disorders.

    MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians 2009

  • Generalized urticaria - if the patient has small, itchy lumps or lesions near where the bite occurred the doctor may prescribe an oral corticosteroid, such as prednisolone, or an oral antihistamine.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2009

  • a corticosteroid such as prednisolone, in tablet form - these being the most potent form of anti-inflammatory medicine.

    Home | Mail Online 2010

  • Prednisone/prednisolone (brand names: SOLU-MEDROL, PEDIAPRED, PRELONE), steroids are given once a day in the morning.

    Medications after liver transplant 2009

  • Researchers filled identical prescriptions for two common pediatric medications prednisolone (an anti-inflammatory steroid) and amoxicillin (an antibiotic) at 20 pharmacies in Colorado, Georgia and Tennessee.

    The Twins Who Test Better 2010

  • I had my old rescue lab, Coffee, on prednisolone sp? for several years, and she came through with no problems.

    I feel MUCH better now. Calamity Jen 2006

  • A control group of 25 similar cases received prednisolone and vitamin E.

    The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000

  • A control group of 25 similar cases received prednisolone and vitamin E.

    The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000

  • For severe reactions (pain along nerves, increasing tingling, numbness or weakness, eye irritation, or painful testicles) corticosteroids (prednisolone) may be needed.

    1) Head Control and Use of Senses 1999

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