1. Weight loss
2. Increased physical activity
3. Adrenal Insufficiency
4. Hypothyroidism
5. Decreased Kidney Function/Renal Failure
6. Decreased Hepatic Function/Liver Failure
7. Use of insulin sensitizers and/or pramlintide
Endocrinology Rounds
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Steroid Conversion
Prednisone 5 mg is equivalent to:
Hydrocortisone (Solucortef) 20 mg
Cortisone-acetate (Cortone) 25 mg
Methylprednisolone (Solumedrol) 4 mg
Dexamethasone (Decadron) 0.75 mg
Steroid Conversion Calculator
Hydrocortisone (Solucortef) 20 mg
Cortisone-acetate (Cortone) 25 mg
Methylprednisolone (Solumedrol) 4 mg
Dexamethasone (Decadron) 0.75 mg
AM Campagnolo, 2008 |
Steroid Conversion Calculator
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