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Prednisone PRED

A widely used, FDA-approved oral steroid for a broad range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Decades of use confirm it works well for inflammation, but long-term use carries well-known risks like bone loss, weight gain, and higher blood sugar.

Also known as Deltasone, Dehydrocortisone, Decortin, Meticorten, Metacortandracin, Supercortil, Orasone

Effects Heal

Routes Oral

Legal status Prescription drug

WADA Banned in-competition

3D Molecular Structure of C₂₁H₂₆O₅

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Chemistry

Formula: C21H26O5
Molar mass: 358.4
CAS: 53-03-2
PubChem CID: 5865
IUPAC name: (8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-6,7,8,9,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,11-dione
InChIKey: XOFYZVNMUHMLCC-ZPOLXVRWSA-N

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 5-60 mg/day depending on indication

Reported range 1-100+ mg/day, highly indication- and taper-dependent

Route Oral

Frequency Once daily, or tapering schedules

Duration Short courses (days) to chronic, depending on indication

FDA-approved corticosteroid; dosing must be individualized by a physician given the wide range of conditions treated and the need for careful tapering after prolonged use.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.