General Information of Drug (ID: DM2HG4X)

Drug Name
Prednisone
Synonyms
Adasone; Ancortone; Bicortone; Cartancyl; Colisone; Cortan; Cortidelt; Cotone; Dacorten; Dacortin; Decortancyl; Decortin; Decortisyl; Dehydrocortisone; Dekortin; Dellacort; Deltacortene; Deltacortisone; Deltacortone; Deltasone; Deltison; Deltisona; Deltisone; Deltra; Diadreson; Econosone; Encorton; Encortone; Enkortolon; Enkorton; Fiasone; Hostacortin; Incocortyl; Juvason; Kortancyl; Lisacort; Lodotra; Metacortandracin; Meticorten; Nisona; Nizon; Novoprednisone; Nurison; Orasone; Panafcort; Panasol; Paracort; Parmenison; Pehacort; Precort; Predeltin; Prednicorm; Prednicort; Prednicot; Prednidib; Prednilonga; Prednison; Prednisona; Prednisonum; Prednitone; Prednizon; Prednovister; Presone; Pronison; Pronisone; Rectodelt; Retrocortine; Servisone; Sone; Sterapred; Supercortil; Ultracorten; Ultracortene; Winpred; Wojtab; Zenadrid; Dellacort A; Delta E; Delta cortelan; Liquid Pred; Origen Prednisone; Prednisone Intensol; Zenadrid [veterinary]; P1276; U 6020; Apo-Prednisone; Delta E.; Delta-Cortelan; Delta-Cortisone; Delta-Cortone; Delta-Dome; Delta-E; Delta1-Cortisone; Delta1-Dehydrocortisone; Di-Adreson; In-Sone; Me-Korti; Meticortelone (TN); Meticorten (TN); Meticorten (Veterinary); Metrevet (Veterinary); Prednicen-M; Prednisona [INN-Spanish]; Prednisone [INN:BAN]; Prednisonum [INN-Latin]; SK-Prednisone; Zenadrid (veterinary); Delta(sup 1)-Cortisone; Delta(sup 1)-Dehydrocortisone; Delta(sup1)-Cortisone; Delta-1-Cortisone; Delta-1-Dehydrocortisone; Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Orasone, Adasone, Deltacortisone,Prednisone; (1S,2R,10S,11S,14R,15S)-14-hydroxy-14-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-3,6-diene-5,17-dione; (8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-6,7,8,9,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,11-dione; (8xi,9xi,14xi)-17,21-dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione; 1,2-Dehydrocortisone; 1,4-Pregnadiene-17-alpha,21-diol-3,11,20-trione; 1,4-Pregnadiene-17.alpha.,21-diol-3,11,20-trione; 1,4-Pregnadiene-17alpha,21-diol-3,11,20-trione; 1-Cortisone; 1-Dehydrocortisone; 17,21-Dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione; 17alpha,21-Dihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,11,20-trione
Indication
Disease Entry ICD 11 Status REF
Acute asthma CA23 Approved [1]
Addison disease 5A74.0 Approved [1]
Allergic rhinitis CA08.0 Approved [1]
Angioedema 4A00.15 Approved [1]
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia 3A20 Approved [1]
Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia N.A. Approved [1]
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 5A71.01 Approved [1]
Crohn disease DD70 Approved [1]
Dermatitis herpetiformis EB44 Approved [1]
Diamond-Blackfan anemia N.A. Approved [1]
Epicondylitis N.A. Approved [1]
Erythema multiforme N.A. Approved [1]
Inflammation 1A00-CA43.1 Approved [2]
Inflammatory bowel disease DD72 Approved [1]
Multiple sclerosis 8A40 Approved [1]
Mycosis fungoides 2B01 Approved [1]
Plasma cell myeloma 2A83.1 Approved [1]
Polymyalgia rheumatica N.A. Approved [1]
Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma N.A. Approved [1]
Prostate adenocarcinoma N.A. Approved [1]
Psoriasis EA90 Approved [1]
Psoriatic arthritis FA21 Approved [1]
Rheumatic heart disease N.A. Approved [1]
Sarcoidosis 4B20.5 Approved [1]
Serum sickness N.A. Approved [1]
Skin disease EA00-EM0Z Approved [1]
Small lymphocytic lymphoma 2A82.0 Approved [1]
Systemic lupus erythematosus 4A40.0 Approved [1]
Atopic dermatitis EA80 Phase 1 [3]
Eczema EA80-EA89 Phase 1 [3]
Acquired thrombocytopenia N.A. Investigative [1]
Asthma CA23 Investigative [1]
Beta-thalassemia major N.A. Investigative [1]
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma N.A. Investigative [1]
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 1D6Y Investigative [4]
Follicular lymphoma 2A80 Investigative [1]
Rheumatoid arthritis FA20 Investigative [1]
Trichinellosis N.A. Investigative [1]
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Therapeutic Class
Antiinflammatory Agents
Drug Type
Small molecular drug
Structure
3D MOL 2D MOL
#Ro5 Violations (Lipinski): 0 Molecular Weight (mw) 358.4
Logarithm of the Partition Coefficient (xlogp) 1.5
Rotatable Bond Count (rotbonds) 2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count (hbonddonor) 2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count (hbondacc) 5
ADMET Property
BDDCS Class
Biopharmaceutics Drug Disposition Classification System (BDDCS) Class 2: low solubility and high permeability [5]
Bioavailability
70% of drug becomes completely available to its intended biological destination(s) [6]
Clearance
The drug present in the plasma can be removed from the body at the rate of 2.5 mL/min/kg [7]
Elimination
3% of drug is excreted from urine in the unchanged form [5]
Half-life
The concentration or amount of drug in body reduced by one-half in 2.9 hours [7]
MRTD
The Maximum Recommended Therapeutic Dose (MRTD) of drug that ensured maximising efficacy and moderate side effect is 7.971 micromolar/kg/day [8]
Unbound Fraction
The unbound fraction of drug in plasma is 0.27% [7]
Vd
Fluid volume that would be required to contain the amount of drug present in the body at the same concentration as in the plasma 0.57 L/kg [7]
Water Solubility
The ability of drug to dissolve in water is measured as 0.133 mg/mL [5]
Chemical Identifiers
Formula
C21H26O5
IUPAC Name
(8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-6,7,8,9,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,11-dione
Canonical SMILES
C[C@]12CC(=O)[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(C(=O)CO)O)CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]34C
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H26O5/c1-19-7-5-13(23)9-12(19)3-4-14-15-6-8-21(26,17(25)11-22)20(15,2)10-16(24)18(14)19/h5,7,9,14-15,18,22,26H,3-4,6,8,10-11H2,1-2H3/t14-,15-,18+,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1
InChIKey
XOFYZVNMUHMLCC-ZPOLXVRWSA-N
Cross-matching ID
PubChem CID
5865
ChEBI ID
CHEBI:8382
CAS Number
53-03-2
DrugBank ID
DB00635
TTD ID
D0IL7L
VARIDT ID
DR00438
INTEDE ID
DR1334
ACDINA ID
D00552
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Drug Therapeutic Target (DTT)
DTT Name DTT ID UniProt ID MOA REF
Glucocorticoid receptor (NR3C1) TTYRL6O GCR_HUMAN Agonist [9]

Drug Transporter (DTP)
DTP Name DTP ID UniProt ID MOA REF
P-glycoprotein 1 (ABCB1) DTUGYRD MDR1_HUMAN Substrate [10]

Drug-Metabolizing Enzyme (DME)
DME Name DME ID UniProt ID MOA REF
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4)
Main DME
DE4LYSA CP3A4_HUMAN Substrate [11]

Drug Off-Target (DOT)
DOT Name DOT ID UniProt ID Interaction REF
Alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) OTFTX90K A2MG_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [12]
Antithrombin-III (SERPINC1) OTDFATG0 ANT3_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [12]
ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 3 (ABCC3) OTC3IJV4 MRP3_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [13]
ATP-dependent translocase ABCB1 (ABCB1) OTEJROBO MDR1_HUMAN Regulation of Drug Effects [14]
C-C motif chemokine 13 (CCL13) OTNX0JD0 CCL13_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [15]
Cyclin-dependent kinase 4 inhibitor B (CDKN2B) OTAG24N1 CDN2B_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [16]
Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 (CDKN1A) OTQWHCZE CDN1A_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [16]
Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1B (CDKN1B) OTNY5LLZ CDN1B_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [16]
Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (CDKN2A) OTN0ZWAE CDN2A_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [16]
Eotaxin (CCL11) OT3BIFPK CCL11_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [15]
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Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) Information of This Drug

Coadministration of a Drug Treating the Same Disease as Prednisone
DDI Drug Name DDI Drug ID Severity Mechanism Disease REF
Choline salicylate DM8P137 Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Choline salicylate. Postoperative inflammation [1A00-CA43] [17]
Bromfenac DMKB79O Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Bromfenac. Postoperative inflammation [1A00-CA43] [18]
Coadministration of a Drug Treating the Disease Different from Prednisone (Comorbidity)
DDI Drug Name DDI Drug ID Severity Mechanism Comorbidity REF
Sodium bicarbonate DMMU6BJ Minor Decreased absorption of Prednisone due to altered gastric pH caused by Sodium bicarbonate. Acidosis [5C73] [19]
Methylphenobarbital DMDSWAG Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Methylphenobarbital mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Anxiety disorder [6B00-6B0Z] [20]
Posaconazole DMUL5EW Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Posaconazole mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Aspergillosis [1F20] [21]
Levalbuterol DM5YBO1 Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Levalbuterol. Asthma [CA23] [22]
Terbutaline DMD4381 Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Terbutaline. Asthma [CA23] [21]
Pirbuterol DMI5678 Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Pirbuterol. Asthma [CA23] [21]
Salbutamol DMN9CWF Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Salbutamol. Asthma [CA23] [22]
Roflumilast DMPGHY8 Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Roflumilast. Asthma [CA23] [23]
Formoterol DMSOURV Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Formoterol. Asthma [CA23] [21]
Ofloxacin DM0VQN3 Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Ofloxacin. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [24]
Dalfopristin DM4LTKV Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Dalfopristin mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [25]
Clarithromycin DM4M1SG Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Clarithromycin mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [21]
Trovafloxacin DM6AN32 Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Trovafloxacin. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [24]
Sparfloxacin DMB4HCT Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Sparfloxacin. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [24]
Gemifloxacin DMHT34O Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Gemifloxacin. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [24]
Norfloxacin DMIZ6W2 Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Norfloxacin. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [24]
ABT-492 DMJFD2I Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and ABT-492. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [24]
Levofloxacin DMS60RB Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Levofloxacin. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [24]
Troleandomycin DMUZNIG Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Troleandomycin mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [21]
Lomefloxacin DMVRH9C Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Lomefloxacin. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [24]
Telithromycin DMZ4P3A Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Telithromycin mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Bacterial infection [1A00-1C4Z] [21]
Lapatinib DM3BH1Y Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Lapatinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Breast cancer [2C60-2C6Y] [26]
Tucatinib DMBESUA Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Tucatinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Breast cancer [2C60-2C6Y] [21]
Vilanterol DMF5EK1 Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Vilanterol. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [CA22] [22]
Salmeterol DMIEU69 Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Salmeterol. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [CA22] [21]
Indacaterol DMQJHR7 Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Indacaterol. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [CA22] [21]
Arformoterol DMYM974 Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Arformoterol. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [CA22] [21]
Phenylbutazone DMAYL0T Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Phenylbutazone. Chronic pain [MG30] [18]
Ketoprofen DMRKXPT Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Ketoprofen. Chronic pain [MG30] [18]
Isoproterenol DMK7MEY Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Isoproterenol. Conduction disorder [BC63] [22]
Mivacurium DM473VD Moderate Additive neuromuscular blocking effects by the combination of Prednisone and Mivacurium. Corneal disease [9A76-9A78] [21]
Pancuronium DMB0VY8 Moderate Additive neuromuscular blocking effects by the combination of Prednisone and Pancuronium. Corneal disease [9A76-9A78] [21]
Tubocurarine DMBZIVP Moderate Additive neuromuscular blocking effects by the combination of Prednisone and Tubocurarine. Corneal disease [9A76-9A78] [21]
Mifepristone DMGZQEF Major Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Mifepristone mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Cushing syndrome [5A70] [27]
Lumacaftor DMCLWDJ Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Lumacaftor mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Cystic fibrosis [CA25] [28]
Ivacaftor DMZC1HS Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Ivacaftor mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Cystic fibrosis [CA25] [29]
MK-8228 DMOB58Q Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by MK-8228 mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Cytomegaloviral disease [1D82] [30]
Aprepitant DM053KT Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Aprepitant mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Depression [6A70-6A7Z] [31]
Nefazodone DM4ZS8M Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Nefazodone mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Depression [6A70-6A7Z] [21]
Primidone DM0WX6I Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Primidone mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Epilepsy/seizure [8A61-8A6Z] [32]
Oxcarbazepine DM5PU6O Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Oxcarbazepine mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Epilepsy/seizure [8A61-8A6Z] [33]
Cenobamate DM8KLU9 Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Cenobamate mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Epilepsy/seizure [8A61-8A6Z] [34]
Stiripentol DMMSDOY Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Stiripentol mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Epilepsy/seizure [8A61-8A6Z] [35]
Fosphenytoin DMOX3LB Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Fosphenytoin mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Epilepsy/seizure [8A61-8A6Z] [36]
Rufinamide DMWE60C Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Rufinamide mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Epilepsy/seizure [8A61-8A6Z] [23]
Ethotoin DMXWOCP Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Ethotoin mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Epilepsy/seizure [8A61-8A6Z] [36]
Phenobarbital DMXZOCG Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Phenobarbital mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Epilepsy/seizure [8A61-8A6Z] [32]
Mefenamic acid DMK7HFI Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Mefenamic acid. Female pelvic pain [GA34] [18]
Tazemetostat DMWP1BH Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Tazemetostat mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Follicular lymphoma [2A80] [37]
Itraconazole DMCR1MV Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Itraconazole mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Fungal infection [1F29-1F2F] [21]
Ketoconazole DMPZI3Q Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Ketoconazole mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Fungal infection [1F29-1F2F] [21]
Boceprevir DMBSHMF Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Boceprevir mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Hepatitis virus infection [1E50-1E51] [21]
Telaprevir DMMRV29 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Telaprevir mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Hepatitis virus infection [1E50-1E51] [38]
Rifampin DMA8J1G Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Rifampin mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. HIV-infected patients with tuberculosis [1B10-1B14] [39]
Rifapentine DMCHV4I Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Rifapentine mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. HIV-infected patients with tuberculosis [1B10-1B14] [40]
Delavirdine DM3NF5G Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Delavirdine mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Human immunodeficiency virus disease [1C60-1C62] [21]
Fosamprenavir DM4W9B3 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Fosamprenavir mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Human immunodeficiency virus disease [1C60-1C62] [21]
Cobicistat DM6L4H2 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Cobicistat mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Human immunodeficiency virus disease [1C60-1C62] [21]
Etravirine DMGV8QU Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Etravirine mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Human immunodeficiency virus disease [1C60-1C62] [41]
Amprenavir DMLMXE0 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Amprenavir mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Human immunodeficiency virus disease [1C60-1C62] [21]
Darunavir DMN3GCH Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Darunavir mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Human immunodeficiency virus disease [1C60-1C62] [21]
Atazanavir DMSYRBX Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Atazanavir mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Human immunodeficiency virus disease [1C60-1C62] [21]
Bempedoic acid DM1CI9R Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Bempedoic acid. Hyper-lipoproteinaemia [5C80] [42]
Teriflunomide DMQ2FKJ Major Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Teriflunomide. Hyper-lipoproteinaemia [5C80] [43]
Conivaptan DM1V329 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Conivaptan mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Hypo-osmolality/hyponatraemia [5C72] [21]
Meclofenamic acid DM05FXR Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Meclofenamic acid. Inflammatory spondyloarthritis [FA92] [44]
Berotralstat DMWA2DZ Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Berotralstat mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Innate/adaptive immunodeficiency [4A00] [45]
Amobarbital DM0GQ8N Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Amobarbital mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Insomnia [7A00-7A0Z] [32]
ITI-007 DMUQ1DO Major Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by ITI-007 mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Insomnia [7A00-7A0Z] [46]
Denosumab DMNI0KO Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Denosumab. Low bone mass disorder [FB83] [47]
Ceritinib DMB920Z Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Ceritinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Lung cancer [2C25] [21]
PF-06463922 DMKM7EW Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by PF-06463922 mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Lung cancer [2C25] [48]
Selpercatinib DMZR15V Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Selpercatinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Lung cancer [2C25] [23]
Idelalisib DM602WT Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Idelalisib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Mature B-cell leukaemia [2A82] [21]
IPI-145 DMWA24P Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by IPI-145 mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Mature B-cell leukaemia [2A82] [49]
Nivolumab DMAB9QE Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Nivolumab. Melanoma [2C30] [21]
Pembrolizumab DMFQEA6 Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Pembrolizumab. Melanoma [2C30] [21]
Ipilimumab DMJTIYK Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Ipilimumab. Melanoma [2C30] [21]
Cemiplimab DMKMJHE Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Cemiplimab. Melanoma [2C30] [21]
Dabrafenib DMX6OE3 Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Dabrafenib mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Melanoma [2C30] [23]
Thalidomide DM70BU5 Major Additive thrombogenic effects by the combination of Prednisone and Thalidomide. Multiple myeloma [2A83] [50]
Tecfidera DM2OVDT Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Tecfidera. Multiple sclerosis [8A40] [51]
Siponimod DM2R86O Major Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Siponimod. Multiple sclerosis [8A40] [22]
Fingolimod DM5JVAN Major Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Fingolimod. Multiple sclerosis [8A40] [52]
Ocrelizumab DMEZ2KH Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Ocrelizumab. Multiple sclerosis [8A40] [53]
Ozanimod DMT6AM2 Major Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Ozanimod. Multiple sclerosis [8A40] [23]
Fedratinib DM4ZBK6 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Fedratinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Myeloproliferative neoplasm [2A20] [21]
Nilotinib DM7HXWT Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Nilotinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Myeloproliferative neoplasm [2A20] [54]
Dasatinib DMJV2EK Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Dasatinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Myeloproliferative neoplasm [2A20] [55]
Omacetaxine mepesuccinate DMPU2WX Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Omacetaxine mepesuccinate. Myeloproliferative neoplasm [2A20] [56]
Modafinil DMYILBE Minor Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Modafinil mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Narcolepsy [7A20] [57]
Bupropion DM5PCS7 Major Increased risk of lowers seizure threshold by the combination of Prednisone and Bupropion. Nicotine use disorder [6C4A] [58]
Atezolizumab DMMF8U0 Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Atezolizumab. Non-small cell lung cancer [2C25] [21]
Naproxen DMZ5RGV Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Naproxen. Osteoarthritis [FA00-FA05] [18]
Rucaparib DM9PVX8 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Rucaparib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Ovarian cancer [2C73] [59]
Aspirin DM672AH Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Aspirin. Pain [MG30-MG3Z] [60]
Etodolac DM6WJO9 Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Etodolac. Pain [MG30-MG3Z] [18]
Diflunisal DM7EN8I Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Diflunisal. Pain [MG30-MG3Z] [18]
Ibuprofen DM8VCBE Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Ibuprofen. Pain [MG30-MG3Z] [18]
Abametapir DM2RX0I Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Abametapir mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Pediculosis [1G00] [61]
Lefamulin DME6G97 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Lefamulin mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Pneumonia [CA40] [62]
Lonafarnib DMGM2Z6 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Lonafarnib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Premature ageing appearance [LD2B] [21]
Ritodrine DM4V6RL Minor Increased risk of hypokalemia by the combination of Prednisone and Ritodrine. Preterm labour/delivery [JB00] [21]
Temsirolimus DMS104F Moderate Increased plasma concentrations of Prednisone and Temsirolimus due to competitive inhibition of the same metabolic pathway. Renal cell carcinoma [2C90] [63]
Gatifloxacin DMSL679 Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Gatifloxacin. Respiratory infection [CA07-CA4Z] [24]
Salsalate DM13P4C Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Salsalate. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [17]
Meloxicam DM2AR7L Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Meloxicam. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [18]
Canakinumab DM8HLO5 Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Canakinumab. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [64]
Oxaprozin DM9UB0P Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Oxaprozin. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [18]
Rilonacept DMGLUQS Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Rilonacept. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [64]
Flurbiprofen DMGN4BY Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Flurbiprofen. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [18]
Golimumab DMHZV7X Major Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Golimumab. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [65]
Leflunomide DMR8ONJ Major Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Leflunomide. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [43]
Salicyclic acid DM2F8XZ Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Salicyclic acid. Seborrhoeic dermatitis [EA81] [60]
Anthrax vaccine DM9GSWY Moderate Antagonize the effect of Prednisone when combined with Anthrax vaccine. Sepsis [1G40-1G41] [66]
Voxelotor DMCS6M5 Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Voxelotor mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Sickle-cell disorder [3A51] [21]
Telotristat ethyl DMDIYFZ Moderate Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Telotristat ethyl mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Small intestine developmental anomaly [DA90] [23]
Larotrectinib DM26CQR Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Larotrectinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Solid tumour/cancer [2A00-2F9Z] [22]
Armodafinil DMGB035 Minor Increased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Armodafinil mediated induction of CYP450 enzyme. Solid tumour/cancer [2A00-2F9Z] [57]
LEE011 DMMX75K Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by LEE011 mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Solid tumour/cancer [2A00-2F9Z] [67]
Pitolisant DM8RFNJ Moderate Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Prednisone and Pitolisant. Somnolence [MG42] [23]
Fostamatinib DM6AUHV Moderate Decreased metabolism of Prednisone caused by Fostamatinib mediated inhibition of CYP450 enzyme. Thrombocytopenia [3B64] [68]
Pipecuronium DM5F84A Moderate Additive neuromuscular blocking effects by the combination of Prednisone and Pipecuronium. Tonus and reflex abnormality [MB47] [21]
Doxacurium DMKE7L9 Moderate Additive neuromuscular blocking effects by the combination of Prednisone and Doxacurium. Tonus and reflex abnormality [MB47] [21]
Vecuronium DMP0UK2 Moderate Additive neuromuscular blocking effects by the combination of Prednisone and Vecuronium. Tonus and reflex abnormality [MB47] [21]
Rocuronium DMY9BMK Moderate Additive neuromuscular blocking effects by the combination of Prednisone and Rocuronium. Tonus and reflex abnormality [MB47] [21]
Sirolimus DMGW1ID Moderate Increased plasma concentrations of Prednisone and Sirolimus due to competitive inhibition of the same metabolic pathway. Transplant rejection [NE84] [63]
Tacrolimus DMZ7XNQ Moderate Increased plasma concentrations of Prednisone and Tacrolimus due to competitive inhibition of the same metabolic pathway. Transplant rejection [NE84] [63]
Durvalumab DM4PVDY Moderate Additive immunosuppressive effects by the combination of Prednisone and Durvalumab. Ureteral cancer [2C92] [21]
Cinoxacin DM4EWNS Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Cinoxacin. Urinary tract infection [GC08] [24]
Nalidixic acid DMRM0JV Major Increased risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture by the combination of Prednisone and Nalidixic acid. Urinary tract infection [GC08] [24]
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Drug Inactive Ingredient(s) (DIG) and Formulation(s) of This Drug

DIG
DIG Name DIG ID PubChem CID Functional Classification
Docusate sodium E00563 23673837 Surfactant
Hydrochloric acid E00015 313 Acidulant
Maltol E00175 8369 Flavoring agent
Quinoline yellow WS E00309 24671 Colorant
Saccharin sodium anhydrous E00443 656582 Flavoring agent
Sodium benzoate E00432 517055 Antimicrobial preservative; lubricant
Sodium lauryl sulfate E00464 3423265 Emulsifying agent; Modified-release agent; Penetration agent; Solubilizing agent; Surfactant; lubricant
Stearic acid E00079 5281 Emulsifying agent; Solubilizing agent; Viscosity-controlling agent; lubricant
Sunset yellow FCF E00255 17730 Colorant
Beta-D-lactose E00099 6134 Diluent; Dry powder inhaler carrier; Lyophilization aid
Brushite E00392 104805 Diluent
Carmellose sodium E00625 Not Available Disintegrant
Citric acid monohydrate E00271 22230 Acidulant; Antioxidant; Buffering agent; Complexing agent; Flavoring agent
Crospovidone E00626 Not Available Disintegrant
Eisenoxyd E00585 56841934 Colorant
Ferric hydroxide oxide yellow E00539 23320441 Colorant
Fructose E00447 2723872 Flavoring agent
Glyceryl dibehenate E00537 22477175 Binding agent; Coating agent; Flavoring agent; Modified-release agent; Viscosity-controlling agent; lubricant
Lactose monohydrate E00393 104938 Binding agent; Diluent; Dry powder inhaler carrier; Lyophilization aid
Magnesium stearate E00208 11177 lubricant
Poloxamer 188 E00645 Not Available Emulsifying agent; Solubilizing agent; Surfactant
Polysorbate 80 E00665 Not Available Dispersing agent; Emollient; Emulsifying agent; Plasticizing agent; Solubilizing agent; Surfactant; Suspending agent
Propylene glycol distearate E00395 110800 Emollient; Opacifying agent; Surfactant
Silicon dioxide E00670 Not Available Anticaking agent; Opacifying agent; Viscosity-controlling agent
Talc E00520 16211421 Anticaking agent; Diluent; Glidant; lubricant
Water E00035 962 Solvent
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Pharmaceutical Formulation
Formulation Name Drug Dosage Dosage Form Route
Prednisone 10 mg tablet 10 mg Oral Tablet Oral
Prednisone 1 mg tablet 1 mg Oral Tablet Oral
Prednisone 2.5 mg tablet 2.5 mg Oral Tablet Oral
Prednisone 5 mg tablet 5 mg Oral Tablet Oral
Prednisone 1 mg tablet 1 mg Delayed Release Oral Tablet Oral
Prednisone 2 mg tablet 2 mg Delayed Release Oral Tablet Oral
Prednisone 5 mg tablet 5 mg Delayed Release Oral Tablet Oral
Prednisone 20 mg tablet 20 mg Oral Tablet Oral
Prednisone 50 mg tablet 50 mg Oral Tablet Oral
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