Comparing Cortisone vs Dexamethasone
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Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Adrenal Insufficiency, Berylliosis, Keratitis, Ulcerative Colitis - Active, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Shock, Sarcoidosis,...
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Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. Long-term use can adversely affect the way the immune system reacts....
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Prescription only
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Prescription only
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Ratings & Reviews
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Side Effects
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See the full cortisone side effects document.
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See the full dexamethasone side effects document.
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Pricing and Coupons
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine)
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Yes (this medicine)
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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- Injectable solution
- Oral liquid
- Oral tablet
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Brand Names |
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Cortone Acetate
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De-Sone LA, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexpak Taperpak, TaperDex, and ZoDex
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Half Life
The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.
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1 hour
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CSA Schedule**
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
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Pregnancy Category |
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See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
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See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A
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FDA Alerts (7)
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 764 drugs are known to interact with cortisone:
- 63 major drug interactions (180 brand and generic names)
- 626 moderate drug interactions (2766 brand and generic names)
- 75 minor drug interactions (372 brand and generic names)
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A total of 946 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:
- 123 major drug interactions (664 brand and generic names)
- 719 moderate drug interactions (2985 brand and generic names)
- 104 minor drug interactions (477 brand and generic names)
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 04, 1950
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October 30, 1958
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WADA Class
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N/A
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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For Dermatomyositis I have not yet seen much changes in my disease, but I have had a lot of side effects from this medicine.