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===Prednisolone 5mg=== | ===Prednisolone 5mg=== | ||
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== Introduction == | |||
Prednisoloneis a steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. It is used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. | |||
Indications include: | |||
*Multiple Sclerosis | |||
*Asthma | |||
*Inflammatory bowel disease | |||
*Dermatitis | |||
*Rheumatoid arthritis | |||
'''Equivalent anti-inflammatory doses of steroids | |||
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!Prednisolone 5 mg is equivalent to | |||
| Betamethasone 750 micrograms | |||
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|dexamethasone 750 micrograms | |||
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| hydrocortisone 20 mg | |||
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|methylprednisolone 4 mg | |||
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| triamcinolone 4 mg | |||
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Revision as of 02:48, 5 October 2020
Pronunciation
Prednisolone 5mg
Introduction
Prednisoloneis a steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. It is used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Indications include:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Asthma
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Dermatitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Equivalent anti-inflammatory doses of steroids
| Prednisolone 5 mg is equivalent to | Betamethasone 750 micrograms |
|---|---|
| dexamethasone 750 micrograms | |
| hydrocortisone 20 mg | |
| methylprednisolone 4 mg | |
| triamcinolone 4 mg |
