Comparing Dexamethasone vs Revlimid
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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 |
Prescribed for Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Diseases, Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Anemia, Follicular Lymphoma. Revlimid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full dexamethasone side effects document. |
Common side effects include: pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, abdominal pain, anemia, arthralgia, asthenia, back pain, constipation, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, dyspnea, dyspnea on exertion, edema, epistaxis, fatigue, headache, hypokalemia, insomnia, limb pain, muscle cramps, nasopharyngitis, nausea, peripheral edema, pharyngitis, pruritus, skin rash, vomiting, anorexia, and xeroderma. See the full Revlimid side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all dexamethasone prices |
View all Revlimid prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Brand Names |
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| De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex View more |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe 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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3 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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 |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 682 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:
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A total of 212 drugs are known to interact with Revlimid:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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October 30, 1958 |
December 27, 2005 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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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.
Further information
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