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PREDNISONE

FDA-approved approved Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 15/100

PREDNISONE is a Corticosteroid [EPC] drug. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1955).

PREDNISONE is a small molecule used in various clinical trials for conditions such as Relapsed Follicular Lymphoma, Refractory Follicular Lymphoma, Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate, Hormone-resistant Prostate Cancer, and Recurrent Prostate Cancer. It is not directly mentioned as an intervention in the provided ClinicalTrials.gov information, suggesting it may be used as a standard chemotherapy or in combination with other treatments like Epcoritamab, Lenalidomide, and Rituximab.

At a glance

Generic namePREDNISONE
Drug classCorticosteroid [EPC]
ModalitySmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1955

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about PREDNISONE

What is PREDNISONE?

PREDNISONE is a Corticosteroid [EPC] drug.

What drug class is PREDNISONE in?

PREDNISONE belongs to the Corticosteroid [EPC] class. See all Corticosteroid [EPC] drugs at /class/corticosteroid-epc.

When was PREDNISONE approved?

PREDNISONE was first approved on 1955.

What development phase is PREDNISONE in?

PREDNISONE is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of PREDNISONE?

Common side effects of PREDNISONE include Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, Peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage, Pancreatitis, Ulcerative esophagitis, Pathologic fracture of long bones, Aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads.

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