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

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

#Epoetin #Darbepoetin #Erythropoietin #Conversion #Table #ESAs #Procrit #Aranesp
Conversion - Epoetin ... Erythropoietin #Conversion ... Procrit #Aranesp #Pharmacology ... #Hematology #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 ... ThyroidStorm #Management #Pharmacology
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
Corticosteroid #Steroid ... #Conversion #Table ... #Equivalents #Pharmacology
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... ulcer, age >60, on steroids ... Equianalgesia Conversion ... #Pain #Opioid #Conversion ... #medications #pharmacology
Steroid Conversion and Equivalency Chart
Prednisone 5mg
Methylprednisolone 4mg
Prednisolone 5mg
Hydrocortisone 25mg
Dexamethasone n/a
Fludrocortisone N/A 10 125 36-72

#Steroid #Equivalency #conversion
Steroid Conversion ... 10 125 36-72 #Steroid ... #Equivalency #conversion ... corticosteroid #pharmacology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
 •
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 #
Stroke Mimics - Differential Diagnosis - MINT Mnemonic
 • Metabolic: Hyper-glycemia, Hypoglycemia, Wernicke's encephalopathy, Mitochondrial Encephalopathy
Stroke Mimics - Differential ... Multiple Sclerosis, Conversion ... #Mimics #CVA #Differential ... MINT #Mnemonic #neurology