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Prednisone: Uses, Side Effects, Dosing by Marcus Philip Gonzales is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Prednisone is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist that is metabolized in the liver to its active form prednisolone. Prednisolone binds to receptors in cells and has anti-inflammatory effects such as reducing swelling and immune responses. Prednisone can stimulate gastric secretions and suppress endogenous corticosteroids and has minor mineralocorticoid effects such as sodium retention. It is used to treat conditions involving inflammation and suppresses the immune system.
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- Marcus Philip Gonzales
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- EN