Prednisolone
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Prednisolone is the active metabolite of prednisone. It is a corticosteroid drug with predominantly glucocorticoid and low mineralocorticoid activity, making it useful for the treatment of a wide range of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. It can also be used as an immunosuppressive drug for organ transplants.
Ocular Side-effects if taken; Systemically: Posterior subcapsular cataracts & papilledema Topical: PSC & glaucoma Contraindicated with herpes JJL.