Corticosteroid dose conversion
Equivalent glucocorticoid doses between common corticosteroids.
Inputs
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When to use
- Switching between oral or IV corticosteroids.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Equivalence is for glucocorticoid effect only; mineralocorticoid activity differs (hydrocortisone high, dexamethasone none).
- Duration of action differs; dexamethasone is long-acting.
Why use
All equivalents shown at once.
- where
- Eq
- Equivalent dose: prednisone 5, hydrocortisone 20, dexamethasone 0.75 mg