Glucocorticoids (Steroids)

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hydrocortisone

adrenal insufficiency/inflammation

  • closest to natural cortisol

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prednisone

autoimmune disease, asthma, allergic reactions

  • very commonly prescribed

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prednisolone

liver disease or in children

  • in active form → no conversion needed

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dexamethasone

severe inflammation, brain swelling, COVID

  • highly potent

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methylprednisolone

arthritis, severe allergies, lupus

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betamethasone

skin conditions. pre-term labor lung conditions

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cortisone

converted to hydrocortisone in body

  • both mineral and glucocorticoid

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fludrocortisone

Addisons disease, salt-wasting disorder

  • mineralocorticoid

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triamcinolone, clobetasol, betamethasone

topical treatment

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beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone

inhaled treatment → used for asthma/COPD