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
Dexamethasone Sod Phosph Inj 10mg/ml USP
Maxitrol
Dexamethsone
Decadron Tab 0.5mg
Odan-trol
Dioptrol Ointment
Dexasone 4mg
Ropidex
Sofracort Sterile Ear/eye Ointment
Sandoz Tobramycin / Dexamethasone
Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone
Apo-dexamethasone
Dexamethasone Intensol
Neo-poly-dex
ReadySharp Anesthetics plus Dexamethasone
ZonaCort 11-Day
LoCort 7-Day
Baycadron
Dexopin
Dextenza
Decadron DP
Cortaren Corticosteroid/Anti-Inflammatory System
LoCort 11-Day
Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone
Dexamethasone Sod Phos Inj 4mg/ml
Dexamethasone Tablets
TaperDex 7-day
Dxevo
R.O.-dexsone
Decadron Phosphate Eye Ear Sol 0.1%
Encor Dec Model 033-443 Imp 0.5mg/imp
Odan-dexamethasone Elixir
HiDex 6-day
Mardex 25 Kit
PMS-dexamethasone Sod Phosphate Inj 4mg/ml
Decadron
Gati-Dex
Dexamethasone
Dex-Moxi
Maxidex
PMS-dexamethasone Sod Phosphate Dps 1mg/ml
Mas Care-pak Dexamethasone
Sandoz Dexamethasone
Tobradex ST
TobraDex
DoubleDex Kit
ReadySharp Dexamethasone
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]
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Adrenals
Agents Causing Muscle Toxicity
Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use
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