Hexadrol

8.4

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

noun
/ˈhɛksəˌdrɒl/

Specialized

: Hexadrol

The doctor prescribed Hexadrol to reduce the patient's severe allergic reaction.

Examples

The doctor prescribed Hexadrol for my severe allergic reaction.
After her diagnosis, she was put on Hexadrol for a brief period.
Hexadrol is often chosen when a fast-acting corticosteroid is needed.
Have you ever taken Hexadrol for inflammation?
The doctor prescribed Hexadrol to reduce the patient's severe allergic reaction.
After her diagnosis, she was put on Hexadrol for a brief period.
Have you ever taken Hexadrol for inflammation?

Synonyms

dexamethasone

vsHexadrol

Specialized

2 7.7

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

is a commercial brand referring to that chemical drug in marketed form

Decadron

vsHexadrol

Specialized

1 7.5

A medicine that reduces swelling and allergic reactions

is another brand name for the same medication in commercial use

dex

vsHexadrol

Jargon

1 9.9

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

is the formal brand name used in medical and commercial contexts

Dexone

vsHexadrol

Specialized

8.1

A medicine called dexamethasone that reduces swelling and severe allergic reactions

is another brand name for that identical corticosteroid drug

Dexamethasone Intensol

vsHexadrol

Specialized

7.4

A brand of steroid medicine that reduces inflammation and allergic reactions

is another commercial name for that same corticosteroid drug

Surface Forms

Hexadrol singular

Hexadrols plural

Etymology

Hexadrol is a brand name for the steroid dexamethasone, and its parts seem to be hexa- (as in hexagon, meaning 'six') plus -drol, a familiar ending in some drug names. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a strong medical name for a steroid used to reduce swelling and allergic reactions.