Dexamethasone
Brand names: CIPRODEX (in combination) DECADRON DEXABLISS DEXTENZA DEXYCU DXEVO HEMADY HIDEX MAXIDEX MAXITROL (in combination) OZURDEX READYSHARP DEXAMETHASONE TAPERDEX TOBRADEX (in combination) VIADOX ZCORT
Description
Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid; it combines high anti-inflammatory effects with low mineralocorticoid activity. It has an approximately 7 times greater anti-inflammatory potency than prednisolone, another commonly prescribed corticosteroid. At high doses it reduces the immune response.
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Dexamethasone
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Dexamethasone
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Dexamethasone
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