dexamethasone
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Action
Pharmacokinetics
Contraindication/Precautions
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
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dexamethasone

General

Pronunciation:
dex-a-meth-a-sone

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Trade Name(s)

Decadron
DexPak

Pregnancy Category
Category C

Ther. Class.
anti-inflammatories (steroidal)

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Last updated: June 14, 2013

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