- Recommendations for Selection:
- w/ acute inflammatory conditions choose a short acting preparation, where as with a chronic condition, choose a long acting preparation;
AntiInflam
Na Retention
Duration
Equiv Dose (mg)
Betamethasone
0.6
Cortisone
0.8
0.8
S
25
Hydrocortisone
1.0
1.0
S
20
Prednisone
4.0
0.8
I
5
Prednisolone
4.0
0.8
I
5
Methylprednisolone
5.0
0.5
I
4
Triamcinolone
5.0
I
4
9alpha Fluorocortisol
10.0
125.0
S
Dexamethosone
25.0
L
0.75
Desoxycorticosterone
Desoxycorticosterone
(short= 8-12 yr t 1/2; intermediate= 12-36 hr t 1/2; lone= 36-72 hr)
