Prednisolone
Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.(Generic versions may still be available.)
PREDNISOLONE
(prednisolone) Tablet
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone (prednisolone (prednisolone (prednisolone tablets) tablets) tablets) is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β)-. The structural formula is represented below:
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C21H28O5 M.W. 360.45
Prednisolone Tablets USP 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No.10, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate.
Last reviewed on RxList: 6/20/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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