Deltasone

7.6

A medicine that reduces swelling and the body's strong reaction, used for arthritis and similar problems

noun
/ˈdɛltəˌsoʊn/

Specialized

: Deltasone

My doctor prescribed Deltasone for my arthritis.

Examples

The doctor prescribed Deltasone to reduce the swelling in his joints.
Long-term use of Deltasone may lead to certain side effects, so regular monitoring is important.
After starting Deltasone, she noticed her symptoms began to improve within a few days.
Have you ever taken Deltasone for inflammation?
The doctor prescribed Deltasone to reduce the swelling in his joints.
After starting Deltasone, she noticed her symptoms began to improve within a few days.
Long-term use of Deltasone may lead to certain side effects, so regular monitoring is important.

Synonyms

prednisone

vsDeltasone

Specialized

13 5.3

A man-made medicine that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system

is the brand name form presented instead of the generic medication name

Meticorten

vsDeltasone

Specialized

9.5

A medicine that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system for arthritis

is the same drug marketed under a different trademarked brand

Orasone

vsDeltasone

Specialized

9.9

A medicine that reduces swelling and calms the immune system, for example in arthritis

is the same medicine sold under another trademarked label

Liquid Pred

vsDeltasone

Specialized

6.2

A liquid medicine containing prednisone that reduces swelling and allergic reactions

is the same active drug offered under a different brand packaging

Surface Forms

Deltasone singular

Etymology

Deltasone is a brand name made from delta (the Greek letter often used to mean 'change') and the ending -sone, which you see in other steroid drugs like 'cortisone' and 'prednisone'. So the name helps you remember it is a steroid medicine that works to 'reduce' swelling and calm the immune system.