Steroid Dose Converter
Convert glucocorticoid doses between equivalent potencies using standard anti-inflammatory equivalence ratios.
How to Use
- Enter the dose in mg.
- Select the source steroid.
- Select the target steroid and click Calculate.
Casos de Uso
- •Steroid tapering and switching.
- •Perioperative stress dosing.
- •Autoimmune disease management.
Fórmula
Equivalent dose = input dose × (target steroid potency / source steroid potency). Relative potencies: hydrocortisone=1, prednisone=4, methylprednisolone=5, dexamethasone=25.
Perguntas Frequentes
What are glucocorticoid equivalence ratios?
Relative anti-inflammatory potencies compared to hydrocortisone: prednisone/prednisolone=4, methylprednisolone=5, dexamethasone/betamethasone=25.
Do mineralocorticoid effects convert the same way?
No. This calculator converts anti-inflammatory potency only. Mineralocorticoid effects differ and must be considered separately.
Disclaimer
For educational purposes only. Does not replace professional medical evaluation.