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Prednisolone acetate

Generic Name
Prednisolone acetate
Brand Names
Blephamide, Econopred Plus, Flo-pred, Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Pred-G
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H30O6
CAS Number
52-21-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
8B2807733D
Background

Prednisolone acetate is a prednisolone molecule bound to an acetate functional group by an ester bond.

Prednisolone acetate was granted FDA approval in 1955.

Indication

Prednisolone acetate is indicated as an anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive agent for allergic, dermatologic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, ophthalmologic, nervous system, renal, respiratory, rheumatologic, or infectious conditions. Prednisolone acetate is also indicated in organ transplant patients, as well as endocrine or neoplastic conditions.

Associated Conditions
Inflammation, Inflammatory Conditions, Ocular Infections, Irritations and Inflammations, Ocular Inflammation, Transplanted Organ Rejection
Associated Therapies
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