Properties of Steroids

When we choose the steroid to use to control the inflammatory effects of injury of a tendon or the degenerative change within a joint we commonly choose one with a strong glucocorticoid effect.

Drug	Glucocorticoid (anti-inflammatory) effect	Mineralocorticoid (fluid balance) effect
Fludrocortisone	+	+++++
Cortisone	++	+++
Hydrocortisone	+++	++
Prednisolone	++++	+
Methyl Prednisolone	++++	+
Triamcinolone	++++	+
Beclomethisone	++++	+