| 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) |