Prednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid a derivative of cortisol which is used to treat a variety of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions. It is the active metabolite of the drug prednisone and is used especially in patients with hepatic failure as these individuals are unable to metabolise prednisone into prednisolone.
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