Hydrocortisone

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