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Bioequivalence of Corticosteroid Doses - Dexamethasone Conversion
Dexamethasone 1mg
Betamethasone 1mg
Prednisolone 7mg
Hydrocortisone 30mg
Triamcinolone 5mg
Methylprednisolone 5mg

Dr. Keith Siau @drkeithsiau

#Bioequivalence
Corticosteroid Doses - Dexamethasone ... Conversion Dexamethasone ... 1mg Betamethasone ... #pharmacology #Dexamethasone
Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone
Treatment Schema for Standard-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Induction: 
 • Vincristine, Steroid (dexamethasone), L-Asparaginase, Intrathecal (IT) methotrexate
Consolidation
Vincristine, Steroid (dexamethasone ... days), steroid (dexamethasone ... • Vincristine, Dexamethasone
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Saliva • Low dose dexamethasone ... protocol: - 1 mg dexamethasone
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Iodide Lithium Dexamethasone
Asthma management- what is the evidence? 

MDI vs. Nebulization of Beta agonist 
 - Has been
Dexamethasone ... Fewer dexamethasone
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, monocular loss of vision 
 • "Blood and
growth factor • Dexamethasone
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Prednisone - Dexamethasone
Medications for High-Altitude Sickness 
Acetazolarnide 
 • Carbonic Anydrase Inhibitor Bicarb diuresis & metabolic Acidosis ->
hyperventilation Dexamethasone
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
Also, dexamethasone