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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
Dexamethasone Conversion ... Corticosteroid #conversion ... #equivalent #steroid
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Corticosteroid Conversion ... corticosteroid #steroid ... #conversion #endocrinology
Conversion - Epoetin alfa (Procrit®) to Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp™)

#Epoetin #Darbepoetin #Erythropoietin #Conversion #Table #ESAs #Procrit #Aranesp
Conversion - Epoetin ... Erythropoietin #Conversion ... Pharmacology #Hematology #Nephrology
Algorithm for the management of children with nephrotic syndrome and steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS)

#nephrotic #syndrome
nephrotic syndrome and steroid ... SRNS #algorithm #steroid ... #resistant #nephrology
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
blocks peripheral conversion ... • Decreases conversion ... approx. 1 hr) Steroids ... Decrease peripheral conversion
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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Hirsutism - Differential ... glucocorticoids, androgenic steroids ... Glucocorticoids, Androgenic steroid ... mendesthiagob #Hirsutism #Differential
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
Corticosteroid #Steroid ... #Conversion #Table
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
facial paralysis *Differential ... pre-meals • Topical Steroids ... Intralesional Steroid ... Intralesional Steroid ... Topical/Systemic Steroids
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness - Differential ... Depression, anxiety, Conversion ... Generalized #Weakness #Differential ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Provoked Seizures - Differential ... Panic Disorder • Conversion ... Provoked #Seizures #Neurology ... #Differential #