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It's definitely not a completed answer but here is what I found: "Prednisone is rapidly converted to prednisolone in the liver and in most instances, these drugs are considered to be roughly equivalent." The above quote is from the website linked below.
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What is the precursor to all steroid hormones?
pregnenolone
Is pregnenolone a male hormone?
Pregnenolone is formed in the human body from cholesterol, and is the precursor of both male and female hormones. So it is not specifically a male hormone.
What are the conditions that warrant the use of prednisolone?
Prednisolone is a drug that acts in a similar fashion to the hormone cortisol; its primary effect is to modulate and down-regulate the immune system, although there are numerous side effects as well. In general, prednisolone is indicated to control excessive immune reactions such as auto-immune disease or in short term cases, such as to control excessive scratching.
What are the side effects of pregnenolone dietary supplements?
Pregnenolone must be avoided while while pregnant or breastfeeding. Sometimes it can cause anxiety, acne, facial hair growth and negative mood changes.
What is equivalent dose of prednisolone to methylprednisolone?
4 mg methylprednisolone is equivalent to 5 mg prednisolone.
What are the health benefits of pregnenolone?
Pregnenolone was first used in the 1940's as a treatment for arthritis, to ease the swelling of joints and inflamation. It is now also used as a treatment for memory loss, attention loss, mood disorders, PMS and stress
Is tobramycin ophthalmic solution and prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension USP the same?
No, tobramycin and prednisolone are not the same drug.
Is Prednisolone a controlled substance?
Yes
Can you take Albuterol and prednisolone?
yes
Can prednisolone be taken with amoxcillin?
yes
Is robitussin dm compatible with prednisolone?
no
Can you use Prednisone on an animal taking prednisolone?
Depends on the animal. Horses cannot convert prednisone to predinisolone, so prednisolone is the drug of choice.
