Prednisone
Systemic Corticosteroid- Drug Class
- Systemic Corticosteroid
- Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Glucocorticoid receptor agonist → broad anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive gene modulation.
- Clinical Notes
- Countless inflammatory/autoimmune uses. Hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, adrenal suppression (taper — don't stop abruptly), infection risk, Cushingoid/mood effects.
- Source
- FDA label
Sources
Reviewed September 2026- FDA label — FDA / DailyMed
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