Relative Potencies of Systemic Glucocorticoids.
|
Glucocorticoid
|
Approximate Equivalent dose (mg)
|
Half-life (Biologic) hours
|
|
Short-Acting
|
|
Cortisone
|
25
|
8-12
|
|
Hydrocortisone
|
20
|
8-12
|
|
Intermediate-Acting
|
|
Methylprednisolone
|
4
|
18-36
|
|
Prednisolone
|
5
|
18-36
|
|
Prednisone
|
5
|
18-36
|
|
Triamcinolone
|
4
|
18-36
|
|
Long-Acting
|
|
Betamethasone
|
0.6 - 0.75
|
36-54
|
|
Dexamethasone
|
0.75
|
36-54
|
References:
1- Zoorob RJ, Cender D. A different look at corticosteroids. Am Fam Physician. 1998 Aug;58(2):443-50.
