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prednisone
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prednisone (prĕd`nĭsōn): see corticosteroid drug corticosteroid drug , any one of several synthetic or naturally occurring substances with the general chemical structure of steroids. They are used therapeutically to mimic or augment the effects of the naturally occurring corticosteroids, which are produced in the
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prednisone [′pred·nə‚sōn]
(pharmacology)
C21H26O5An adrenocortical steroid drug, obtained in crystalline form, that is an analog of cortisone.
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We could do it all here - (hospice) would come in twice a week and keep us stocked with medications - low-dose chemo to keep his counts OK and rounds of prednizone and morphine - and because of them we could just go to Sacred Heart for blood transfusions but do all the preparations at home.
Precious time for Little Stars by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
``I've been on Prednizone for a long time and I look very young.
GREAT STRIDES DAUGHTER, MOM WILL WALK FOR CF by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
For allergies, veterinarians often prescribe antihistamines that can make a pet drowsy, or steroids like Prednizone that can cause incontinence in the short-term and liver damage in the long-term.
Perks for pets: nutritional supplements for Fluffy and Fido by Mangan, Kathleen M. / E
 
 
 
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