Overview Of Prednisone

How It Works

Prednisone shares similarities with the glucocorticoids that occur naturally within the body. This medication imitates the action of cortisol. As mentioned, this is one of the natural hormones produced by the body's adrenal glands. It slows and inhibits the processes responsible for producing inflammation in the body. This is how it reduces inflammation. It also reduces the pain, redness, and swelling that can occur with inflammation.

The liver metabolizes prednisone. It is converted to prednisolone during this process. The medication has a half-life of two to three hours. It is excreted in the urine after it has been fully metabolized into inactive metabolites and filtered by the kidneys.

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