Corticosteroids

Classification based on half life

Glucocorticoids 

Short acting 

(half life <12 hr)

• Cortisol (Hydrocortisone)

Intermediate acting 

(half life 12-36 hr)

• Prednisolone

• Methyl prednisolone

• Triamcinolone

• Deflazacort

Long acting 

(half life >36 hr)

• Betamethasone

• Dexamethasone


Mineralocorticoids- 

1. Aldosterone 

2. Desoxycorticosterone (DOCA)
3. Fludrocortisone


Reference: 

1. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, KD Tripathi, 8th edition, P. No. 313 

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