Generic name: dexamethasone (injection) [ DEX-a-METH-a-sone ]
Brand names: Decadron, De-Sone LA
Dosage forms: injectable solution (10 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL preservative-free; 4 mg/mL); injectable suspension (8 mg/mL); intravenous solution (6 mg/25 mL-NaCl 0.9%)
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is dexamethasone?
Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders, eye conditions, blood cell disorders, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormone levels.
Dexamethasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, and all the medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroids.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with dexamethasone if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
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