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
R.O.-dexsone
Decadron
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone
Dmt Suik
DEXAMETHASONE Sodium Phosphate
Dexlido-M Kit
Dioptrol Ointment
Encor Dec Model 033-443 Imp 0.5mg/imp
Ozurdex
HiDex 6-day
Neofordex
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphates
Decadron Tab 0.5mg
Dioptrol Suspension
Encor Dec Model 033-159 Imp 0.5mg/imp
Npd
TaperDex 7-day
Neomycin Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
Tobradex ST
Dextenza
TaperDex 12-day
Dexamethsone
Sandoz Ciprofloxacin / Dexamethasone
Neuromaquel Neuroma/Anti-Inflammatory System
TobraDex
Dexabliss
Dexasone 0.5mg
Levodexa
Dex-Moxi-Ketor
Neo-poly-dex
Gati-Dex
DexMoxiKetor PF
ReadySharp Dexamethasone
PMS-dexamethasone Sod Phosphate Inj 4mg/ml
Dex-Moxi
Dexamethasone 1.5 mg
Neo/Poly-B/Dex Ophth Oint
Encor Dec Model 033-856 Imp 0.5mg/imp
999 Itch Relief
Netildex
Dexlido Kit
Taro-ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Dexamethasone Tablets
Sandoz Dexamethasone
AK-Trol
PMS-dexamethasone Sod Phosphate Dps 1mg/ml
LoCort 11-Day
Maxitrol
Ratio-dexamethasone Tablets, USP
PMS-dexamethasone Sod Phosphate Inj 10mg/ml
Dexamethasone Sod Phosph Inj 10mg/ml USP
Maxidex
Ludaxine
TaperDex 6-day
Dexycu
Dexamethasone Unidose
Hemady
Dex-Moxi PF
Dexamethasone-omega
Zema Pak
Mas Care-pak Dexamethasone
ZonaCort 7-Day
Sofracort Ear/eye Ointment
Sandoz Tobramycin / Dexamethasone
PMS-dexamethasone Elixir
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Inj USP 4mg/ml
Dxevo
Hexadrol Phosphate Inj 4mg/ml
Neodecadron Eye Ear Soln 0.1%
Decadron Phosphate Inj 4mg/ml
DoubleDex Kit
TopiDex
Methedex
ZoDex
Decadron DP
Odan-dexamethasone
Tobradex
Dexasone 0.75mg
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1%
PHL-dexamethasone
Baycadron
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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