prednisolone

noun

pred·​nis·​o·​lone pred-ˈni-sə-ˌlōn 

: a glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug

Examples of prednisolone in a Sentence

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Now, with that being said, chronic use of steroids (prednisolone) can have potential side effects, although cats do tend to tolerate its chronic use far better than dogs. —Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024

The prednisolone, an immunosuppressive drug, may have inadvertently helped the worm migrate and get into the central nervous system. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Aug. 2023

She was diagnosed with an unexplained case of pneumonia and given a corticosteroid, prednisolone. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Aug. 2023

Rheumatologists are the kinds of doctors who treat vasculitis, often with drug therapy that can include steroids like prednisone or prednisolone. —Lisa Mulcahy, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022

Word History

Etymology

blend of prednisone and -ol entry 1

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

prednisolone

noun

pred·​nis·​o·​lone pred-ˈnis-ə-ˌlōn 

: a glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used often in the form of an ester or methyl derivative especially as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis