name: | Prednisolone |
ATC code: | D07AA03 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 2 |
Prednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid drug used primarily as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant in the treatment of numerous conditions such as autoimmune diseases, allergies, asthma, and as replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency. It is widely approved and used in clinical practice today.
Pharmacokinetics reported in healthy adult volunteers after oral administration.
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