dexamethasone/dexamethasone acetate/dexamethasone sodium phosphate
(dek´s
meth´sōn),
n brand names: Decadron, Hexadrol, Oradexan;
drug class: glucocorticoid, long-acting;
action: decreases inflammation by suppression of macrophage and leukocyte migration, reduces capillary permeability;
uses: inflammation, allergies, neoplasm, cerebral edema, shock, collagen disorders.
meth´sōn), n brand names: Decadron, Hexadrol, Oradexan;
drug class: glucocorticoid, long-acting;
action: decreases inflammation by suppression of macrophage and leukocyte migration, reduces capillary permeability;
uses: inflammation, allergies, neoplasm, cerebral edema, shock, collagen disorders.
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