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Corticosteroid Dose Converter
Converts equivalent anti-inflammatory doses across systemic corticosteroids.
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Parameters
Corticosteroid Dose Converter Result
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Formula
Equivalent Dose = (Input Dose / Source Equivalent Factor) × Target Equivalent Factor
(Standard anti-inflammatory equivalents: Hydrocortisone 20mg = Prednisone 5mg = Methylprednisolone 4mg = Dexamethasone 0.75mg)Clinical Pearls
Ensures seamless dose conversions when switching patients between oral and IV routes or transitioning between different steroid formulations.
Limitations
Calculations reflect glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory potency; mineralocorticoid (fluid retention) effects differ significantly between agents.