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Prescribed for Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Adrenogenital Syndrome, Allergic Rhinitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Asthma, Asthma - acute...
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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...
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Decadron
(dexamethasone)
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More about
Dexamethasone
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Ratings & Reviews
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Decadron has an average rating of
4.0 out of 10 from a total of
29 ratings on Drugs.com.
29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 57% reported a negative effect.
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Dexamethasone has an average rating of
5.9 out of 10 from a total of
156 ratings on Drugs.com.
49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects
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See also: Decadron side effects in more detail. |
See also: dexamethasone side effects in more detail. |
Generic Availability |
N/A
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Lower cost generic
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Pricing and Coupons
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Quantity |
4 tablet |
Dosage |
4 mg |
Per Unit* |
$2.76 |
Cost* |
$11.02 |
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Dosage Forms Available |
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- Injectable solution
- Oral liquid
- Oral tablet
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Brand Names |
Other dexamethasone brands include: De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex
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De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, 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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N/A
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N/A
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CSA Schedule **
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Pregnancy Category |
See the full pregnancy warnings document.
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See the full pregnancy warnings document.
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Drug Interactions |
A total of 771 drugs are known to interact with Decadron:
- 153 major drug interactions (423 brand and generic names)
- 567 moderate drug interactions (2029 brand and generic names)
- 51 minor drug interactions (268 brand and generic names)
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A total of 771 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:
- 153 major drug interactions (423 brand and generic names)
- 567 moderate drug interactions (2029 brand and generic names)
- 51 minor drug interactions (268 brand and generic names)
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
October 30, 1958
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October 30, 1958
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WADA Class
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