Prednisone is the most commonly-prescribed oral corticosteroid. It may still pose a risk to the infant. Prednisone and Prednisolone are members of the glucocorticoid class of hormones. Prednisone to Prednisolone is impaired. Since prednisone is used as replacement therapy in patients whose adrenal glands are unable to produce sufficient amounts of cortical. Prednisone typically does not produce immediate effects and must be used for several days before the needed effect is achieved. A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation of the eye.