Glucocorticoid Information

Glucocorticoids
Explanation of how and why glucocorticoids work

Prednisone
Marvistat site, describes uses, side effects, drug interactions

Oral Corticosteroids - National Community Pharmacists Association
Discusses therapeutic role, adverse effects, and potential drug-drug interactions of oral corticosteroids. Also provides strengths available, and general information about the life of the drugs.

Therapeutic and Adverse Effects of Glucocorticoids
U.S. Pharmacist Continuing Education
Includes a corticosteroid comparison chart, a glucocorticoid drug interaction chart,and explains possible complications that glucocorticoids may cause.

Myths and Truths About Controlling Pain and Inflammation in Horses
Patricia M. Dowling,DVM
Includes a chart that details the duration of action, (life of the drug), and
comparative potency related to hydrocortisone.

Characteristics of Corticosteroids
The South African Medicines Formulary
Very simply, a chart that lists the sodium retaining potency, anti-imflammatory properties, equivalents and half lives (plasma and biological) site

Corticosteroids Conversion Calculator
Calculate and compare the equivalancies of prednisone to hydrocortisone, among many glucs listed.

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