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World J Exp Med. Sep 20, 2021; 11(4): 37-43
Published online Sep 20, 2021. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v11.i4.37
Published online Sep 20, 2021. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v11.i4.37
Table 1 Synthetic corticosteroids – comparative chart
| Compound | Equivalent dose | Anti-inflammatory activity | Mineralocorticoid activity |
| Dexamethasone | 0.8 mg | 25 | 0 |
| Betamethasone | 0.8 mg | 25 | 0 |
| Cortisone | 25 mg | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Hydrocortisone | 20 mg | 1 | 1 |
| Prednisone | 5 mg | 4 | 0.6 |
| Prednisolone | 5 mg | 4 | 0.6 |
| Methylprednisolone | 4 mg | 5 | 0.25 |
- Citation: Vidaeff AC, Aagaard KM, Belfort MA. Antenatal corticosteroids in COVID-19 perspective. World J Exp Med 2021; 11(4): 37-43
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-315x/full/v11/i4/37.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5493/wjem.v11.i4.37