Corticosteroid brand and generic names
Systemic corticosteroid examples
| Brand name | Generic name | Class or type | Route / form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deltasone | prednisone | Corticosteroids | Oral |
| Rayos | prednisone | Corticosteroids | Delayed-release oral |
| Medrol | methylprednisolone | Corticosteroids | Oral (dose pack) |
| Decadron | dexamethasone | Corticosteroids | Oral / injectable |
Rayos is delayed-release prednisone; Deltasone is an immediate-release prednisone association.
Inhaled and intranasal examples
| Brand name | Generic name | Class or type | Route / form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flovent HFA | fluticasone propionate | Inhaled corticosteroids | Inhalation (ICS); Flovent brand discontinued (Jan 2024); generic available |
| Flonase / Flovent | fluticasone | Corticosteroids | Intranasal spray |
Branded Flovent HFA was discontinued in the US effective January 2024; generic fluticasone propionate HFA inhalers remain available.
Understanding corticosteroids
Prednisone is a prodrug converted to prednisolone. Fluticasone appears in inhaled and intranasal products with different routes despite the same generic stem.
See inhaler brand and generic names for combination bronchodilator/ICS products.
Naming patterns and memory tips
Systemic agents often end in -one (prednisone, methylprednisolone) or -asone (dexamethasone). Route still determines the product identity.
Commonly confused corticosteroid names
Prednisone and prednisolone
Prednisone converts to prednisolone; some products contain prednisolone directly.
Medrol and Medrol Dosepak
Both refer to methylprednisolone oral therapy—packaging differs, generic is the same.