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prednisone

/pred-nuh-sohn, -zohn/US // ˈprɛd nəˌsoʊn, -ˌzoʊn //UK // (ˈprɛdnɪˌsəʊn) //

泼尼松,强力霉素,强的松,痉挛

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pharmacology.

    • : an analogue of cortisone, C21H26O5, used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic in the treatment of various diseases.

Examples

  • In some cases, doctors are starting stay-at-home patients on steroids like dexamethasone and prednisone right away, in an effort to stave off more serious infections.

  • This group includes familiar medicines like hydrocortisone, cortisone, prednisone, and Decadron.

  • Jumbling my words, I tried to explain the disease and prednisone and its side effects.

  • Prednisone is often used to combat the inflammation brought on by autoimmune diseases.

  • Most notably, prednisone can trigger something called moon face.

  • Each morning I take the prednisone and it sticks in my throat.