The duration of action of dexamethasone is three times as long as that of prednisone and lasts up to 72 hours; 5 mg of prednisone are equal to
If prednisone is not available or is not tolerated a different drug, typically dexamethasone, can be substituted. Dexamethasone is 5 to 7 times more potent per milligram as prednisone (eg, 30 mg prednisone equals 4.3 6 mg dexamethasone).
As effective as prednisone especially in children Single dose dexamethasone may be equally effective to 5 days of prednisone in adults 0.6mg/
The duration of action of dexamethasone is three times as long as that of prednisone and lasts up to 72 hours; 5 mg of prednisone are equal to
The duration of action of dexamethasone is three times as long as that of prednisone and lasts up to 72 hours; 5 mg of prednisone are equal to
The duration of action of dexamethasone is three times as long as that of prednisone and lasts up to 72 hours; 5 mg of prednisone are equal to
equal advantages and disadvantages Triamcinolone acetonide and dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone, prednisone, prednisolone, betamethasone
Dexamethasone is 5 to 7 times more potent per milligram as prednisone (eg, 30 mg prednisone equals 4.3–6 mg dexamethasone). It is also available as sodium
The pediatric literature has shown that 2 doses of dexamethasone are equal to 5 days of prednisone for asthma exacerbation, with a reduction in
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