By Chris Faubel, MD –
An interesting blurb about the discovery of corticosteroids can be found here .
Common Corticosteroid Preparations
- Methylprednisolone acetate = Depo-Medrol
- Triamcinolone acetonide = Kenalog
- Betamethasone acetate + betamethasone sodium phosphate = Celestone Soluspan
- Dexamethasone sodium phosphate = Decadron
Steroid Properties

