Comparing Dexamethasone vs MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack
Dexamethasone | MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack |
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Dexamethasone | MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone) |
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Prescription only
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 Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Adrenogenital Syndrome, Asthma - Maintenance, Asthma - acute, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatologic Lesion, Gout - Acute, Immunosuppression, Inflammatory... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
Allergic Rhinitis
Inflammatory Conditions
Asthma
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: dexamethasone side effects in more detail. |
See also: MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all dexamethasone prices |
View all MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex View more | Other methylprednisolone brands include: Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, Solu-Medrol | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
3.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 777 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:
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A total of 588 drugs are known to interact with MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack:
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
October 30, 1958 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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