Prednisolone

Prednisolone is an adrenocortical hormone medication belonging to the glucocorticoid class. 

Basic Information

• English Name: Prednisolone

• Molecular Formula: C21H28O5

• Molecular Weight: 360.444

• CAS Registry Number: 50-24-8

Pharmacological Actions

Prednisolone exhibits multiple pharmacological effects, including:

• Anti-inflammatory Effect: Suppresses inflammatory reactions and alleviates inflammatory symptoms.

• Anti-allergic Effect: Inhibits allergic reactions and relieves allergic symptoms.

• Immunosuppressive Effect: Suppresses the activity of immune cells and reduces the occurrence of immune responses.

Indications

Prednisolone is primarily used in the treatment of allergic and autoimmune inflammatory diseases, including but not limited to:

• Rheumatic diseases

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Lupus erythematosus

• Severe bronchial asthma

• Nephrotic syndrome

• Thrombocytopenic purpura

• Granulocytopenia

• Acute lymphocytic leukemia

• Various adrenal cortical insufficiency

• Exfoliative dermatitis

• Pemphigus

• Neurodermatitis similar to eczema

• Atopic dermatitis, etc.