Comparing Dexamethasone vs Dexamethasone Intensol

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Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone Intensol (dexamethasone)

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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... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Allergic Rhinitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Asthma, Asthma... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Dexamethasone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 164 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

Dexamethasone Intensol has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Anxiety (14.0%)
Insomnia (14.0%)
Headaches (12.2%)
Depression (9.8%)
Irritability (7.9%)
Weight gain (7.9%)
Nausea (6.7%)

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Drug Class

Glucocorticoids

Glucocorticoids

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	4 tablet
Strength	4 mg
Per unit^*	$1.59
Cost^*	$6.34

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Quantity	30 mL
Strength	1 mg/mL
Per unit^*	$1.01
Cost^*	$30.41

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Dosage Forms

Injectable solution
Oral liquid
Oral tablet

Oral concentrate

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

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CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 829 drugs are known to interact with Dexamethasone:

169 major drug interactions (461 brand and generic names)
604 moderate drug interactions (2276 brand and generic names)
56 minor drug interactions (278 brand and generic names)

A total of 829 drugs are known to interact with Dexamethasone Intensol:

169 major drug interactions (461 brand and generic names)
604 moderate drug interactions (2276 brand and generic names)
56 minor drug interactions (278 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.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 30, 1958

September 01, 1983

WADA Class View classifications

S9 - Glucocorticoids

S9 - Glucocorticoids

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Comparing Dexamethasone vs Dexamethasone Intensol

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