====== Prednisolone ======

===== Classification =====
  * Intermediate-acting glucocorticoid
  * Active form of prednisone

Parent class:
  * [[endocrine:drug_classes:corticosteroids|Corticosteroids]]

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===== Key Point =====
Prednisolone is the active metabolite of [[endocrine:drugs:prednisone|Prednisone]].

Preferred in severe hepatic impairment.

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===== Clinical Uses =====
Same as prednisone:
  * [[respiratory:clinical:asthma|Asthma]]
  * Autoimmune disorders
  * Severe inflammatory disease

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===== Clinical Pearls =====
  * Does not require hepatic activation.
  * Otherwise similar to prednisone.