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Revision as of 01:39, 5 October 2020
Pronunciation
Hydrocortisone 20mg
Introduction
Hydrocortisone is a steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. Indications include:
- Hypersensitivity reactions e.g. anaphylaxis and angioedema
- Asthma
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Eczema, psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Treatment of choice for adrenocortical insufficiency
Hydrocortisone can be given by mouth, topically, or by injection.
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 |
