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Systemic Glucocorticoids Comparison
Mineralocorticoid and anti-inflammatory activity
Gomella LG, et al: Clinician's Pocket Reference, 6th Edition, Appleton & Lange 1989. p342.
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DRUG
EQUIVALENT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DOSE (mg)
EQUIVALENT MINERALOCORTICOID ACTIVITY
DURATION (hr)
Cortisone
25.00
0.8
8-12
Hydrocortisone
20.00
1.0
8-12
Prednisone
5.00
0.8
12-36
Methylprednisolone
4.00
0.5
36-72
Dexamethasone
0.75
0
36-72
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