Pharmacologic Substance
dexamethasone
dex·a·meth·a·sone [ dek-suh-meth-uh-sohn, -zohn ]
Brand Names:
Ciprodex; Decadron; De-Sone LA; Dexasone; Dexium; Dextenza; Dexycu; Hemady; Maxidex; Maxitrol; Ozurdex; Poly-Dex; Tobradex; Tresaderm
Effect:
Carbohydrate Metabolism Alteration; Decreased Adhesion Factor Activity; Decreased Capillary Permeability; Decreased Complement Production; Decreased Fibroblast Migration; Decreased Glucocorticoid Secretion; Decreased Histamine Activity; Decreased Intravascular Volume; Decreased Kinin Activity; Decreased Leukotriene Activity; Decreased Lysosomal Function; Decreased Myeloid Cell Production; Decreased Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte Migration; Decreased Prostaglandin Activity; Decreased Protein Synthesis; Decreased Thromboxane Activity; Lipid Metabolism Alteration
May Prevent:
Asthma; Nasal Polyps; Nausea; Vomiting
May Treat:
Addison Disease;
Brain Edema;
Bursitis;
Colitis, Ulcerative;
Collagen Diseases;
Dermatitis Herpetiformis;
Hypercalcemia;
Iritis;
Keratitis;
Leukemia;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Mycosis Fungoides;
Nausea;
Pemphigus;
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic;
Rheumatic Diseases;
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial;
Sarcoidosis;
Shock, Septic;
Spondylitis, Ankylosing;
Thyroiditis;
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary;
Vomiting
More Information:
Definitions related to dexamethasone:
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A synthetic adrenal corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to binding to specific nuclear steroid receptors, dexamethasone also interferes with NF-kB activation and apoptotic pathways. This agent lacks the salt-retaining properties of other related adrenal hormones. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A synthetic steroid (similar to steroid hormones produced naturally in the adrenal gland). Dexamethasone is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma and may be used to treat some of the problems caused by other cancers and their treatment.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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