ratio-Dexamethasone

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: BaycadronT;Decadron? [DSC];Dexamethasone IntensolT;DexPak? 10 Day TaperPak?;DexPak? 13 Day TaperPak?;DexPak? 6 Day TaperPak?
Brand Names: Canada: Apo-Dexamethasone?;Dexasone?;Dom-Dexamethasone;PHL-Dexamethasone;PMS-Dexamethasone;PRO-Dexamethasone;ratio-Dexamethasone

Uses

It is used to add adrenal hormone to the body.
It is used to ease allergy signs.
It is used to treat Addison's disease.
It is used to treat arthritis.
It is used to treat asthma.
It is used to treat brain swelling.
It is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
It is used to treat swelling from autoimmune diseases.
It is used to treat swelling in parts of the body.
It is used to treat leukemia.
It is used to treat lymphoma.
It is used to treat organ transplant.
It is used to treat sarcoidosis.
It is used to treat skin rashes.
It is used to treat spinal cord injuries.
It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
It is used to stop or treat upset stomach and throwing up.
It is used to stop or treat mountain sickness.
Dexamethasone replaces a chemical made in the body.
It stops or lowers irritation and swelling.
It lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
It lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.

Dosing

How to take
Oral:
Take in the morning if taking once a day.
Take with food to stop an upset stomach.
There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills.
Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
Take calcium and vitamin D as you were told by your doctor.
Shot:
It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.

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