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Comparing Cortisone vs Dexamethasone

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Prescribed for Bursitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Adrenal Insufficiency, Berylliosis, Chorioditis, Chorioretinitis, Conjunctivitis, Crohn's Disease - Acute, Dermatomyositis, Epicondylitis - Tennis... View more

Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. It may be given to control inflammation associated with eye disease... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full cortisone side effects document.

See the full dexamethasone side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 25 mg
Per Unit* $2.75
Cost* $275.13

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Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 4 mg
Per Unit* $2.85
Cost* $11.40

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

 De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex View more

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.

1 hour

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 517 drugs are known to interact with cortisone:

  • 71 major drug interactions (212 brand and generic names)
  • 413 moderate drug interactions (1623 brand and generic names)
  • 33 minor drug interactions (191 brand and generic names)

A total of 682 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:

  • 121 major drug interactions (341 brand and generic names)
  • 510 moderate drug interactions (1857 brand and generic names)
  • 51 minor drug interactions (258 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 04, 1950

October 30, 1958

WADA Class

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Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

Related Treatment Guide

** 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.

Further information

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