Dexamethasone, or MK-125, is a corticosteroid fluorinated at position 9 used to treat endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatologic, allergic, ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, hematologic, neoplastic, edematous, and other conditions.[L10701] Developed in 1957, it is structurally similar to other corticosteroids like [hydrocortisone] and [prednisolone].[A188724] Dexamethasone was granted FDA approval on 30 October 1958.[L10695] In a press release for the Randomized Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy (RECOVERY) trial on 16 June 2020, dexamethasone was recommended for use in COVID-19 patients with severe respiratory symptoms. Dexamethasone reduced deaths by approximately one third in patients requiring ventilation and by one fifth in those requiring oxygen.[L14318]
Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate and Dexamethasone
HiDex 6-day
Ludaxine
Dexamethasone Sod Phosph Inj 10mg/ml USP
Dexasone 4mg
Neuromaquel Neuroma/Anti-Inflammatory System
Dexabliss
Decadron Phosphate Inj 4mg/ml
PMS-dexamethasone Sod Phosphate Inj 4mg/ml
PMS-dexamethasone
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphates
Sandoz Tobramycin / Dexamethasone
Dex-Moxi-Ketor
TobraDex
Decadron Tab 4mg
Dexamethasone Omega Unidose
Cushings Syndrome Diagnostic
ReadySharp Dexamethasone
Sofracort Ear/eye Ointment
Cortaren Corticosteroid/Anti-Inflammatory System
Dmt Suik
Odan-trol
Dom-dexamethasone Tablet 4mg
Ozurdex
TaperDex 7-day
Decadron
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP
Ropidex
Ratio-dexamethasone Tablets, USP
R.O.-dexsone
Apo-dexamethasone
Taro-ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone
Hexadrol Phosphate
Netildex
Dexamethasone Unidose
Indication
Dexamethasone and [ciprofloxacin] otic suspension is indicated for bacterial infections with inflammation in acute otitis media and acute otitis externa.[L10698] Intramuscular and intravenous injections are indicated for a number of endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatologic, allergic, ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, hematologic, neoplastic, edematous, and other conditions.[L10701] Oral tablets are indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma.[L10710] An intravitreal implant is indicated for some forms of macular edema and non-infectious posterior uveitis affecting the posterior of the eye.[L10719] Various ophthalmic formulations are indicated for inflammatory conditions of the eye.[L10704,L10707,L10713,L10716,L10722,L10725]
Categories
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Adrenals
Agents Causing Muscle Toxicity
Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use
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