Definition

Noun: 1. A brand name for prednisone: Meticorten is a trade name for the drug prednisone, which is a synthetic corticosteroid. It is a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol, meaning it is a man-made substance structurally similar to the natural hormone cortisol but with altered properties. It is primarily used for its potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.

Usage

• Meticorten is used in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions and autoimmune diseases.
• It is prescribed to manage symptoms and suppress the immune system's overactivity.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed a short course of Meticorten to quickly reduce the inflammation in her rheumatoid arthritis.
• Patients on long-term Meticorten therapy require careful monitoring for potential side effects.
• Meticorten (prednisone) is often part of the treatment regimen for severe allergic reactions.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on Meticorten": To be undergoing treatment with this specific medication.
  • After the transplant, he was on a high dose of Meticorten to prevent organ rejection.

Variants and Related Words

• Prednisone (n): The generic, non-brand name for the drug. This is the most common term used.
• Corticosteroid (n): The broader class of anti-inflammatory drugs to which prednisone/Meticorten belongs.
• Immunosuppressant (n): A type of drug that suppresses the immune system, a key function of Meticorten.

Synonyms

• Orasone: Another trade name for prednisone.
• Deltasone: Another trade name for prednisone.
• Liquid Pred: Another trade name for a liquid form of prednisone.

Notes

• Important: Meticorten/prednisone is a powerful prescription medication with significant potential side effects (e.g., increased blood sugar, weight gain, bone thinning, increased infection risk). It should only be taken under the direct supervision of a physician. Doses are often carefully tapered (gradually reduced) rather than stopped abruptly.
• The term "Meticorten" is a specific brand name. In most medical and general contexts, the generic name prednisone is used.

Noun

1. a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant