a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
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dexamethasone::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | decadron, dexamethasone intensol, dexone, hexadrol, oradexon |
| Type of | adrenal cortical steroid, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug, corticoid, corticosteroid |
Examples of dexamethasone
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In this test, you give the patient a dose of a steroid hormone, dexamethasone.
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Lenalidomide plus high-dose dexamethasone had an 18-month survival rate of 80 percent.
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Mount Sinai has said that New no longer prescribes dexamethasone in her own practice.
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In that study, only three percent of the people were given dexamethasone.
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Half were randomly assigned to the combination regimen of thalidomide and dexamethasone.
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The test used to look for Cushing's syndrome is called the dexamethasone suppression test.
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This activity can be further induced by chemical such as dexamethasone.
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Men and women responded equally well to dexamethasone treatment, however.
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The vitamin D significantly increased the effectiveness of dexamethasone.
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- A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
- Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant. It is 20 to 30 times more potent than the naturally occurring hormone hydrocortisone and 4 to 5 times more potent than prednisone.
- A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C22H29FO5, or a derivative thereof
- A synthetic steroid (similar to steroid hormones produced naturally in the adrenal gland). Dexamethasone is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma and may be used to treat some of the problems caused by other cancers and their treatment.
- A high potency glucocorticoid, or steroid, which is used to decrease swelling and inflamation in the nervous system.
- A pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of high altitude cerebral edema as well as high altitude pulmonary edema. It is commonly carried on mountain climbing expeditions to help climbers deal with altitude sickness.[1]
- A glucocorticoid drug with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity that is therefore relatively safe to use in high doses.
- A type of steroid that can suppress the immune system. It is often used to counteract side effects (such as nausea and vomiting) experienced during chemotherapy
- A medication used to improve lung function to help wean a premature baby off of mechanical ventilation.
