Prednisone Definition–noun Pharmacology. | an analogue of cortisone, C2 1H2 6O5, used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic in the treatment of various diseases. | |
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Law360 - Found Oct. 10, 2008
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Phase I-II Trial of Bortezomib Plus Oral Cyclophosphamide and ...
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Positive effects of prednisone often coupled with more negative side ...
Times Leader - Found Nov. 10, 2008
Prednisone is a synthetic hormone similar to hydrocortisone, a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands. Prednisone is a corticosteroid...
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Prednisone is one therapy for polymyalgia rheumatic
Times Union - Found Oct. 21, 2008
The cause of the illness hasn't been discovered.Prednisone, one of the cortisone drugs, is the medicine most often turned to for treatment.
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To Your Good Health: Polymyalgia illness calls for prednisone
Columbus Dispatch - Found Oct. 20, 2008
Q: I am writing about polymyalgia rheumatica. I was told more than three years ago that I have it and have been taking prednisone ever since.
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To Your Good Health: Polymyalgia illness calls for prednisone
Columbus Dispatch - Found Oct. 20, 2008
Q: I am writing about polymyalgia rheumatica. I was told more than three years ago that I have it and have been taking prednisone ever since.
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Media Newswire - Found 10 hours ago
Treatment most often consists of powerful anti-inflammatory drugs such as prednisone, which can weaken the body’s immune response.
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Endocrine Today - Found 23 hours ago
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