Steroid conversion calculator

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Steroid Conversion Calculator

Steroid Conversion Calculator
Starting Steroid 5
Dose of Starting Steroid (mg) 10
Equivalent Doses
Hydrocortisone (mg)
Prednisone / Prednisolone (mg)
Methylprednisolone (mg)
Dexamethasone (mg)
Relative Potency Reference
Steroid Equivalent Dose (mg) Relative Anti-inflammatory Potency
Hydrocortisone 20 1
Prednisone / Prednisolone 5 4
Methylprednisolone 4 5
Triamcinolone 4 5
Dexamethasone 0.75 25-30
References
  • Liu D, et al. A practical guide to the monitoring and management of the complications of systemic corticosteroid therapy. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2013;9(1):30.
  • Czock D, et al. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of systemically administered glucocorticoids. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2005;44(1):61-98.
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