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Record 1 2003-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

17,21-Dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione. A synthetic steroid with glucocorticoid activity and pronounced anti-inflammatory action.

CONT

A trial of prednisone, a powerful corticosteroid, showed a trend to reduce fatigue and increased muscle strength ... The drug reduces the inflammation and also affects the immune system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
CONT

La prednisone est environ 5 fois plus puissante selon le poids que la cortisone concernant l'activité glucocorticoïde et anti-inflammatoire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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