Decadron
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- noun
- /ˈdɛkəˌdrɒn/
- Specialized
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Decadron
- At surgery, all patients receive a burst of corticosteroid (usually 8 mg Decadron IV) and prophylactic antibiotic (typically 1 g cefazolin IV).
Examples
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After the surgery, the patient received Decadron to help manage post-operative swelling.
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Taub: The only thing is palliative care and Decadron.
Academic text (2003) -
(Decadron is a steroid that Pop has been on since the melanoma was discovered in his brain.
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Decadron and Roxicet elixir were somewhat helpful in alleviating her dysphagia.
Academic text (2007) -
I've given her Maltitol and Decadron, and her hypothermia's what's keeping her going, but if it reverses, we've got out hands full, over.
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Corticosteroid therapy consists of 4 to 8 mg of dexamethasone (Decadron) for five days, tapered to lower doses and off therapy after five more days.
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It was 2.3 years among patients treated initially with the combination therapy known as VAD—vincristine, doxorubicin (Adriamycin), and dexamethasone (Decadron).
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The doctor prescribed Decadron to reduce the inflammation caused by the allergic reaction.
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For his severe headache, the doctor recommended using Decadron to alleviate the pressure in his head.
Synonyms
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A strong steroid medicine that reduces swelling, inflammation, and allergic reactions
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A strong medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response
A medicine called dexamethasone that reduces swelling and severe allergic reactions
A brand name for a steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and allergic reactions
A brand of steroid medicine that reduces inflammation and allergic reactions
Surface Forms
Etymology
Decadron is a brand name for the drug dexamethasone. The name's parts help you remember its purpose: the 'dex' comes from dexamethasone and the ending -sone, like in cortisone, shows it is a steroid used to reduce 'swelling' and 'allergies'.