Products Prednisone is available in tablet form from several manufacturers (Prednisone Galepharm, Prednisone Axapharm, Prednisone Streuli). Lodotra sustained-release tablets were approved in 2011. Structure and properties Prednisone (C21H26O5, Mr = 358.4 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a prodrug of prednisolone. Effects Prednisolone (ATC A07EA03, ATC … Prednisone
Products Methylprednisolone is commercially available as an ointment, fatty ointment, cream, in tablet form, and as an injection and infusion preparation (e.g., Medrol, generics). Structure and properties Methylprednisolone (C22H30O5, Mr = 374.5 g/mol) Effects Methylprednisolone (ATC D07AA01, ATC D10AA02, ATC H02AB04) is anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive.
Products Dexamethasone is found in numerous medications. This article refers to peroral administration in the form of tablets (fortecortin, generic). See also the article Cortisone Tablets. Structure and properties Dexamethasone (C22H29FO5, Mr = 392.5 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a fluorinated and methylated … Dexamethasone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Deflazacort is commercially available in tablet form (Calcort). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Deflazacort (C25H31NO6, Mr = 441.5 g/mol) differs from prednisolone in having an oxazoline ring at C16-C17. Effects Deflazacort (ATC H02AB13) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive properties. The mineralocorticoid effect of deflazacort is very low. … Deflazacort
