Deflazacort-glucocorticoid used as anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant.

Prodrug converted to 21
-desacetyldeflazacort

7.5 mg deflazacort =20 mg hydrocortisone =25 mg cortisone =5 mg prednisolone /prednisone = 4mg of

Methyl prednisolone or triamcinolone =0.75 mg dexamethasone or betamethasone

Advantage less osteoporosis and in children less growth retardation, less effect on carbohydrate,
Sodium retention and K loss .