Precursor to metabolite: Prednisone to Prednisolone

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

Prednisone mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Prednisone mascot

Prednisolone mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Prednisolone mascot

The pair

Prednisone — Workhorse oral glucocorticoid; prednisolone prodrug.
Prednisolone — Active form of prednisone; oral glucocorticoid.

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