Prednisolone metabolism may influence side effects
Prednisolone metabolism may influence side effects
Disappearance curves of tritiated prednisolone in five patients who did not develop side effects while taking prednisone and in eight who did. The patients who developed side effects cleared prednisolone from the circulation more slowly.
Data from: Kozower M, Veatch L, Kaplan MM. Decreased clearance of prednisolone, a factor in the development of corticosteroid side effects. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1974; 38:407.