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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
Bioequivalence of Corticosteroid ... Doses - Dexamethasone ... Conversion Dexamethasone ... #conversion #equivalent ... #steroid #pharmacology
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid ... Conversion Chart ... Approximate Equivalent Dose ... #steroid #conversion ... comparison #table #pharmacology
Statins intensity, drug interactions, timing of administration and missed doses.

An overview of high, moderate and low
Statins intensity, drug ... administration and missed doses ... An overview of high ... #pharmacology #overview ... medications #comparison #drugs
Common IV to PO Drug Conversions
1) Metoprolol 1:2.5
2) Diltiazem Oral Dose(mg/day) = [ rate (mg/hr) x
Common IV to PO Drug ... Conversions 1) ... Diltiazem Oral Dose ... 1.25 #IVtoPO #Drug ... #Conversion #Pharmacology
Inhaled Corticosteroid Inhaler Strengths
Beclomethasone	Qvar	100-200	>200400	>400
Budesonide	Pulmicort	200-400	>400-800	>800
Ciclesonide	Alvesco	80-160	>160-320	>320
Fluticasone furoate	Arnuity Ellipta	100	n/a	200
Fluticasone dipropionate	Flovent	100-250	>250-500	>500
Mometasone fuorate	Asmanex	110-220	>220-440	>440

Asthma maintenance inhalers should always include an inhaled corticosteroid
Inhaled Corticosteroid ... medium, or high dose ... Here's an overview ... Inhaler #Strengths #Doses ... #Pharmacology #
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
Glucocorticoid Dose ... approximate equivalent dose ... #Corticosteroid ... #Steroid #Conversion ... #Pharmacology
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Conversions ... conversion that ... of another drug ... recalls, this drug ... Table #Dosing #Pharmacology
Drugs Interacting with Sulfonylureas

Drugs that may reduce the effects of sulfonylureas, leading to loss of glucose
Drugs Interacting ... sulfonylureas, leading ... antipsychotics • Corticosteroids ... sulfonylureas, leading ... #Interactions #Pharmacology
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
Antibiotics Class Overview ... Does not cover E.faecalis ... arthralgias and lots of drug-drug ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Antiplatelet Conversion - Switching Between Oral P2Y12 Inhibitors
A, Switching between oral agents in the acute/early phase.
Antiplatelet Conversion ... administration of a loading ... of a given drug ... of a given drug ... ticagrelor #prasugrel #pharmacology