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Dexamethasone

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Corticosteroid

Dexamethasone - What is it for

Dexamethasone - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Dexamethasone cause?

Before taking Dexamethasone, what precautions must I follow?

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone - Dosage and How to Use

How should Dexamethasone be used?

What should I do if I miss a dose?

What should I do if I overdose?

Dexamethasone - Handling and Storage

How should I handle Dexamethasone safely?

How should I store Dexamethasone?

Keep away from children;#Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight;#

How should I dispose of Dexamethasone safely?

Dexamethasone - Additional Information

​Click here for more information on Dexamethasone used as pre-chemotherapy medicine.

Click here for more information on Dexamethasone used as anti-emetics for post-chemotherapy.

Updated on Saturday, November 30, 2019

This article is contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup

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