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Dexone

Dexone

8.1
A medicine called dexamethasone that reduces swelling and severe allergic reactions
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛksoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Dexone
  • The pharmacist explained that Dexone is also known by its generic name, dexamethasone.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Dexone for my severe allergies.

  • After his allergic reaction, the doctor prescribed Dexone to reduce inflammation.

  • Some patients respond well to Dexone when other treatments are ineffective.

  • Have you ever taken Dexone for inflammation?

  • After his allergic reaction, the doctor prescribed Dexone to reduce inflammation.

  • Some patients respond well to Dexone when other treatments are ineffective.

  • The doctor prescribed Dexone for my severe allergies.

Synonyms

dexamethasone
vsDexone
  • Specialized
2 7.7

A strong steroid medicine that reduces swelling, inflammation, and allergic reactions

is a trademarked trade name for that same active corticosteroid
Decadron
vsDexone
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A medicine that reduces swelling and allergic reactions

focuses on treating allergies and inflammation rather than many conditions
dex
vsDexone
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A strong medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response

is the formal trademarked label rather than a casual nickname
Hexadrol
vsDexone
  • Specialized
8.4

A brand name for a steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and allergic reactions

is an alternate trademarked name for the same active drug
Dexamethasone Intensol
vsDexone
  • Specialized
7.4

A brand of steroid medicine that reduces inflammation and allergic reactions

is a different trademarked name for the same active drug

Surface Forms

Dexone singular

Etymology

Dexone comes from the drug name dexamethasone, the medicine it names. The dex- part comes from an old word meaning 'right' and the -sone part is the same as in cortisone, a well-known steroid, so Dexone is a steroid used to reduce swelling and allergic reactions.