Precursor to metabolite: Prednisone to Prednisolone

Prednisone is converted to Prednisolone by 11-beta-HSD1.

Prednisone mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Prednisone — mascot

Prednisolone mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Prednisolone — mascot

The pair

Prednisone — The workhorse oral glucocorticoid; a prodrug of prednisolone.
Prednisolone — The active form of prednisone; an oral glucocorticoid.

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