Prednisolone
Risk Factor: C*
Class: HORMONES
/ Adrenal Agents
Contents of this page:
Fetal Risk Summary
Breast Feeding Summary
References
Questions and Answers
Fetal Risk Summary
Prednisolone is the biologically active form of prednisone (see Prednisone). The placenta can oxidize prednisolone to inactive prednisone or less active cortisone (see Cortisone).
[*Risk factor D if used in 1st trimester.]
Breast Feeding Summary
See Prednisone.
