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Revision as of 05:58, 3 December 2011
| Steroid | Equivalent dose (mg) | Half-life (hours), biologic | Relative anti-inflammatory (glucocorticoid) potency | Relative mineralocorticoid (Na+ retaining) potency |
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| Cortisone | 25 | 8-12 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Hydrocortisone | 20 | 8-12 | 1 | 1 |
| Prednisone | 5 | 18-36 | 4 | 0.8 |
| Prednisolone | 5 | 18-36 | 4 | 0.8 |
| Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) | 4 | 18-36 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Dexamethasone (Decadron) | 0.75 | 36-54 | 25 | 0 |
References
- Meikle AW, Tyler FH. Potency and duration of action of glucocorticoids. Effects of hydrocortisone, prednisone and dexamethasone on human pituitary-adrenal function. Am J Med. 1977 Aug;63(2):200-7. PubMed