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1 Corticosteroid Comparison ChartPotency relative toHydrocortisoneHalf-LifeEquivalentGluco corticoidDose (mg)Anti-InflammatoryMineral-CorticoidPl asma(minutes)DurationofAction(hours)Shor t ActingHydrocortisone(Cortef, Cortisol)2011908-12 Cortisone Fludrocortisone01515024024-36 Aldosterone00400 +20- -Reference: Adrenal Cortical Steroids. In Drug Facts and Comparisons. 5th ed. St. Louis, Facts and Comparisons, Inc.:122-128, 1997 Commonly Prescribed Replacement Steroid EquivalentsPrednisone Cortisone Dexamethasone Hydrocortisone (Cortef)5 mg=25 mg= mg=20 mg
