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prednisone
[ pred-nuh-sohn, -zohn ]
noun
- an analogue of cortisone, C 2 1 H 2 6 O 5 , used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic in the treatment of various diseases.
prednisone
/ ˈprɛdnɪˌsəʊn /
noun
- a steroid drug derived from cortisone and having the same uses
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Also, a high-protein diet is often recommended since a medication like prednisone can speed up protein breakdown, which can result in even more protein loss if a digestive issue like Crohn’s is involved.
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.
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