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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- (Mnemonic: FDA approved)
• Fludrocortisone
• Desoxycorticosterone (DOCA)
• Aldosterone