Corticosteroid Equivalence
Determine equivalent dosage of corticosteroid
The corticosteroid equivalence calculations are based on old studies comparing the degree of ACTH suppression following a single dose of corticosteroid. The degree of suppression depends on the dose of steroid given as well as the timing of that dose in relation to the drug's half-life. These calculations may not be accurate following repeated doses of steroid.
- [1]Meikle AW et al.: Potency and duration of action of glucocorticoids. Effects of hydrocortisone, prednisone and dexamethasone on human pituitary-adrenal function.American Journal of Medicine 1977, 63 (2): 200-7
Results
Real-time automated computation
The corticosteroid equivalence calculations are based on old studies comparing the degree of ACTH suppression following a single dose of corticosteroid. The degree of suppression depends on the dose of steroid given as well as the timing of that dose in relation to the drug's half-life. These calculations may not be accurate following repeated doses of steroid.
- [1]Meikle AW et al.: Potency and duration of action of glucocorticoids. Effects of hydrocortisone, prednisone and dexamethasone on human pituitary-adrenal function.American Journal of Medicine 1977, 63 (2): 200-7