Definition of "prednisolone" []

• A synthetic steroid, C21H28O5, similar to hydrocortisone and used in various compounds as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug. (noun)

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• "For others, a low dose of steroids, such as prednisolone tablets, can help hugely."
• "Patients were included in the trial if they were taking oral steroids such as prednisolone for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, asthma, or other chronic inflammatory disorders."
• "Generalized urticaria - if the patient has small, itchy lumps or lesions near where the bite occurred the doctor may prescribe an oral corticosteroid, such as prednisolone, or an oral antihistamine."