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prednisone

Appearance: tablet In various strengths

Patient Info Sheet

Jan 2018

What it is used for

  • Prednisone is a corticosteroid (acts like a hormone the body normally makes, called cortisol). 
     
  • Prednisone is used to treat many conditions. This information sheet is about its use as cancer treatment, where it is usually given along with other anticancer medications as part of a treatment regimen. 


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