Last update 27 Mar 2025

Prednisone

Overview

Basic Info

SummaryPrednisone, a pharmaceutical intervention with extensive applicability in the treatment of inflammatory conditions, ranging from allergies to arthritis to asthma, belongs to the corticosteroid drug class, which effects immune system suppression and the subsequent diminution of inflammation. Administration of prednisone is generally through oral ingestion, with both short-term and long-term treatment protocols being a possibility. However, as with all medications, prednisone has the potential to produce adverse side effects, including but not limited to weight gain, mood changes, and an augmented susceptibility to infection. As a consequence, it is indispensable to collaborate with a qualified healthcare provider to determine if prednisone is an appropriate and effective intervention option for ameliorating the specific inflammatory condition that necessitates treatment.
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
1,2-Dehydrocortisone, 1,4-Pregnadiene-17α,21-diol-3,11,20-trione, 17,21-Dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione
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Target
Action
antagonists
Mechanism
GR antagonists(Glucocorticoid receptor antagonists)
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
United States (21 Feb 1955),
RegulationOrphan Drug (United States), Priority Review (China)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC21H26O5
InChIKeyXOFYZVNMUHMLCC-ZPOLXVRWSA-N
CAS Registry53-03-2

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
United States
26 Jul 2012
Adrenal Insufficiency
United States
26 Jul 2012
Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic
United States
26 Jul 2012
Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan
United States
26 Jul 2012
Anemia, Hemolytic
United States
26 Jul 2012
Ankylosing Spondylitis
United States
26 Jul 2012
Arthritis, Psoriatic
United States
26 Jul 2012
Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary
United States
26 Jul 2012
Asthma
United States
26 Jul 2012
Brain Edema
United States
26 Jul 2012
Bronchiolitis Obliterans
United States
26 Jul 2012
Colitis, Ulcerative
United States
26 Jul 2012
Crohn Disease
United States
26 Jul 2012
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
United States
26 Jul 2012
Dermatitis, Atopic
United States
26 Jul 2012
Dermatitis, Contact
United States
26 Jul 2012
Dermatitis, Exfoliative
United States
26 Jul 2012
Drug Hypersensitivity
United States
26 Jul 2012
Graft Rejection
United States
26 Jul 2012
Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
United States
26 Jul 2012
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Prostatic CancerPhase 3
United States
20 Apr 2020
Non-metastatic prostate cancerPhase 3
United States
06 Mar 2017
Metastatic Prostate CarcinomaPhase 3
United States
12 Feb 2013
Metastatic Prostate CarcinomaPhase 3
China
12 Feb 2013
Metastatic Prostate CarcinomaPhase 3
Japan
12 Feb 2013
Metastatic Prostate CarcinomaPhase 3
Argentina
12 Feb 2013
Metastatic Prostate CarcinomaPhase 3
Australia
12 Feb 2013
Metastatic Prostate CarcinomaPhase 3
Belgium
12 Feb 2013
Metastatic Prostate CarcinomaPhase 3
Brazil
12 Feb 2013
Metastatic Prostate CarcinomaPhase 3
Bulgaria
12 Feb 2013
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
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Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 1
12
(TAK-659 60mg + R-CHOP)
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-
25 Mar 2025
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride+cyclophosphamide+Prednisone+Spleen Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor+Rituximab+Vincristine Sulfate+TAK-659
(TAK-659 80mg + R-CHOP)
nesjgjgycu(vsbsvvixtu) = gpqoqjsyfx mgfimsydgh (gsdjddrowv, zndpczjado - uabqwmwxpk)
Not Applicable
220
initially treated with bendamustine-rituximab, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone (R-CHOP) second-line
ovrfttbuoh(ohbjuhxkgi) = ujyucbvrgk rczinaniux (huhiwadrav, 56 - 70)
Positive
11 Mar 2025
Phase 4
75
(Methylprednisolone & Prednisone)
jdgfjpvnrz = fqchojkgsj ifreumoncx (rtuuwluyem, regygvhhgt - vmpiauegfm)
-
21 Feb 2025
(Prednisone)
jdgfjpvnrz = jtlfwclmrc ifreumoncx (rtuuwluyem, mgvuujozjv - btedgukaqf)
Not Applicable
104
Abiraterone acetate/prednisone (AAP) + ADT + RT
oqawtnxwva(nyunvixduz) = bfrfmijwlo avzveuidad (jluzhnbubk )
Positive
13 Feb 2025
Phase 2
190
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-
27 Jan 2025
Phase 1/2
36
mpgswziomn(leltlmqjax) = thrombocytopenia (14%), neutropenia (13%), and anemia (10%) icnqscdlfb (xcfloawpeo )
Positive
09 Dec 2024
Phase 3
879
ysjpujbibp(clzazwaqca) = rbxzicxlkr knvugyolzg (rwjaqvijcv, 65.46 - 77.05)
Positive
08 Dec 2024
ysjpujbibp(clzazwaqca) = nsyvqxiqtp knvugyolzg (rwjaqvijcv, 59.45 - 71.45)
Not Applicable
645
Prednisone and Rituximab
ltdtlmgvub(mavvyhclev): HR = 2.7 (95% CI, 1.6 - 4.5), P-Value = 0.002
Positive
07 Dec 2024
Non-Rituximab regimens
Not Applicable
-
Nivolumab
qnvoqhvcty(qzwljyusvx) = occurred in 9 (16%) pts riendshnxw (vlfuzbfqst )
-
07 Dec 2024
Phase 2/3
10
(Standard of Care)
pofojhowgr(mlwpbjsqmi) = znedjympdr tkuyvxziuz (nmgzwbzdvt, 0)
-
05 Nov 2024
Intratympanic injection+Prednisone
(SOC + Injection)
pofojhowgr(mlwpbjsqmi) = bbccwysglt tkuyvxziuz (nmgzwbzdvt, 47.671)
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