Prednisolone is a widely prescribed synthetic intermediate-acting corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It is frequently used to manage exacerbations of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and various severe allergic reactions.

Hydrocortisone is a short-acting corticosteroid that is chemically identical to cortisol, the natural stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It possesses both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties and is essential for replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency.

Dexamethasone is a highly potent, long-acting synthetic glucocorticoid with pronounced anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is widely used to treat a variety of severe inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune conditions, as well as certain types of cancer and cerebral oedema.