2937.21.00.30 - Prednisone

This classification covers Prednisone, a synthetic corticosteroid hormone. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted to its active form, prednisolone, in the body. It is primarily used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties in the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions.

This specific heading distinguishes Prednisone from its sibling categories based on its chemical structure and therapeutic application. Cortisone and Hydrocortisone are natural or synthetically reproduced corticosteroid hormones with different chemical structures and potency. Prednisolone, while closely related as the active metabolite of Prednisone, is a distinct chemical entity and therefore classified separately.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subdivisions for Prednisone. Classification at this level is precise, focusing on the identification of Prednisone itself as a distinct pharmaceutical substance within the broader category of steroidal hormones.