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Orasone

Orasone

9.9
A medicine that reduces swelling and calms the immune system, for example in arthritis
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • My doctor prescribed Orasone to help reduce the inflammation in my joints.

Examples

  • The pharmacist explained the correct way to take Orasone with food to avoid stomach upset.

  • After taking Orasone for several weeks, she noticed a significant improvement in her symptoms.

  • My doctor prescribed Orasone for my arthritis.

  • Have you ever taken Orasone before?

  • My doctor prescribed Orasone to help reduce the inflammation in my joints.

  • After taking Orasone for several weeks, she noticed a significant improvement in her symptoms.

  • The pharmacist explained the correct way to take Orasone with food to avoid stomach upset.

Synonyms

prednisone
vsOrasone
  • Specialized
13 5.3

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

is a specific brand name rather than the general drug term
Meticorten
vsOrasone
  • Specialized
9.5

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

is the nonbrand name for that same medication
Deltasone
vsOrasone
  • Specialized
7.6

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

is the general nonbrand term for that treatment
Liquid Pred
vsOrasone
  • Specialized
6.2

A liquid medicine containing prednisone that reduces swelling and allergic reactions

is the wider nonbrand name covering all formulations

Surface Forms

Orasone singular
Orasones plural

Etymology

Orasone is a brand name you can split into parts: ora-, like 'oral' meaning 'mouth', and -sone, like cortisone, the steroid family. A helpful way to remember it is that Orasone is an oral steroid, prednisone, used to reduce swelling and calm the body's defence system.