Compound Route Equivalent Dose (mg) Duration of Action
Betamethasone IV 0.6 Long (36-72 Hours)
Cortisone PO 25 Short (8-12 Hours)
Dexamethasone (Decadron) IV or PO 0.75 Long (36-72 Hours)
Hydrocortisone IV or PO 20 Short (8-12 Hours)
MethylPrednisoLONE IV or PO 4 Medium (12-36 Hours)
PrednisoLONE PO 5 Medium (12-36 Hours)
PredniSONE PO 5 Medium (12-36 Hours)
Triamcinolone IV 4 Medium (12-⁠36 Hours)