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The activity and duration of action of some steroid drugs is summarised in the table below.
 
The activity and duration of action of some steroid drugs is summarised in the table below.
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Short acting (less than 24 hours) drugs include:
 
Short acting (less than 24 hours) drugs include:
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* Dexamethasone
 
* Dexamethasone
 
* Betamethasone
 
* Betamethasone
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* Triamcinolone
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There is a mnemonic to help you remember the actions and potency of the steroid drugs:
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* '''H'''elp (hydrocortisone)
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* '''P'''ain (prednisolone)
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* '''M'''anagement (methylprednisolone);
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* '''T'''reat (triamcinolone)
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* '''B'''ad (betamethasone)
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* '''D'''ermatitis (dexamethasone)
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Potency of the drug increases as you go down the list. "Helping pain management" relates to a mainly anti-inflammatory action; "treating bad dermatitis" relates to a mainly immuno-suppressive effect.
    
==Clinical Uses==
 
==Clinical Uses==
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