Prednazate

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Prednazate is a combination of prednisolone hemisuccinate with perphenazine, which is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid as well as a typical antipsychotic and sedative/tranquilizer. It was a component of Sixty Six-20, a combination of prednazate (prednisolone hemisuccinate and perphenazine) and chlorpheniramine.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "Prednazate" is a portmanteau of the two active ingredients it contains: "Prednisolone" and "Perphenazine".

Components[edit | edit source]

Prednisolone Hemisuccinate[edit | edit source]

Prednisolone hemisuccinate is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid. Glucocorticoids are a type of corticosteroid hormone that is very effective at reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system.

Perphenazine[edit | edit source]

Perphenazine is a typical antipsychotic drug. Antipsychotics are a group of drugs that are used to treat serious mental health conditions such as psychosis.

Chlorpheniramine[edit | edit source]

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as hay fever or urticaria.

Uses[edit | edit source]

Prednazate was used as a component of Sixty Six-20, a combination of prednazate and chlorpheniramine. This combination was used for its anti-inflammatory, antipsychotic, and antihistamine properties.

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