Prednisolone

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  • noun. A synthetic steroid, C21H28O5, similar to hydrocortisone and used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug.
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  • noun. A synthetic glucocorticoid steroid, similar to hydrocortisone, used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug.
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  • noun. a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
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    "For others, a low dose of steroids, such as prednisolone tablets, can help hugely."
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