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prednisolone Pharm.|prɛdˈnɪsələʊn|
[f. next with inserted ol (see -ol).]
A synthetic steroid, C21H28O5, which has similar properties and uses to prednisone, of which it is a reduced derivative.
1955Jrnl. Amer. Med. Assoc. 21 May 166/1 Prednisolone (Meticortelone) and prednisone (Meticorten), two new synthetic steroids formerly known as metacortandralone and metacortandracin, have recently been recommended as effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. 1959Economist 19 Dec. 1160/1 One of the five firms which produce the bulk of such drugs, charged chemists $17.90 for 100 tablets of prednisolone, under the brand name of Meticortelone. 1962Harris & Gruber in A. Pirie Lens Metabolism Rel. Cataract 379 Of the steroids, prednisolone, either as its phosphate or as the alcohol, caused the greatest reduction in cation recovery. 1966Lancet 24 Dec. 1382/2 He was given the usual measures for heart-failure and antibiotics, oxygen, and prednisolone 10 mg. t.d.s. to ‘buy time’. 1974Passmore & Robson Compan. Med. Stud. III. xviii. 98/1 Until the prednisolone takes effect the patient's distress should be relieved by bronchodilator drugs. |