Prednisone

A corticosteroid, a man-made version of a hormone hormone: A part of the endocrine system that serves as the body's chemical messengers. Hormones move through the bloodstream to transfer information and instruction from one set of cells to another. produced naturally by the adrenal gland. It is prescribed when the body is not producing enough of this chemical on its own. Prednisone Prednisone: Prednisone a man-made version of a hormone produced naturally by the adrenal gland that can help reduce inflammation and stop allergic responses. It is prescribed when the body is not producing enough of this chemical on its own. How does it work? For PNH, it may be used to decrease… may be prescribed for numerous reasons. It is sometimes prescribed after an ATG treatment to counteract the effects of serum sickness serum sickness: An immune system reaction to foreign proteins in certain medicines. Serum sickness can be a side effect of ATG, causing fever, rash, joint pain, and muscle aches. . It helps by reducing the antibody production of the immune system. Prednisone is sold under a number of different brand names.