dexamethasone
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- noun
- /ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəˌsoʊn/
- Specialized
:
dexametasona
- For example, we can increase the potency of dexamethasone by applying it directly to tissue with an otowick.
- dexamethasone (mg)
- dexamethasone dose
- dexamethasone administration
Examples
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Both consensus statements recommend the use of dexamethasone only in patients with Haemophilus influenzae meningitis.
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The patient was given an injection of dexamethasone 6 mg intraoperatively.
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Okay, give him eight milligrams of dexamethasone.
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However, the beneficial effect of dexamethasone was seen only in patients who had H influenzae b infection.
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Dr. Rutka: Parker and James studied dexamethasone in guinea pigs and found no evidence of ototoxicity.
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Prednisone is regarded as the oral steroid of choice, while dexamethasone is a commonly used intravenous formulation.
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Dr. Roland: There is a meaningful degree of systemic absorption of topical dexamethasone via the middle ear mucosa.
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Dr. John Rutka: Parnes et al. reported that systemically administered hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, and methylprednisolone all cross the blood-labyrinthine barrier.
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A safety study of 606 patients found no skin sensitization with either ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone otic or single-agent ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution.
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Dexamethasone is often prescribed to reduce inflammation during severe allergic reactions: dexamethasone.
Synonyms
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7.5
A medicine that reduces swelling and allergic reactions
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9.9
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
Compounds
- Specialized
A brand of steroid medicine that reduces inflammation and allergic reactions
How Anti-inflammatory
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8.4
- Specialized
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5.3
- Specialized
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6.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dexamethasone is built from parts: dex- from a root meaning 'right' (like dexterous), meth- for a small chemical part, and -asone the ending used in steroid names (as in cortisone). So, the name points to a steroid medicine, which helps you remember it is a drug used to reduce inflammation.