Dexamethasone — Glucocorticoid (corticosteroid). Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.
Generic name
Dexamethasone
Class
Glucocorticoid (corticosteroid)
Mechanism
Synthetic glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammatory effects and profound, varied metabolic effects.
Used for
Selected endocrine disorders, including adrenal insufficiency, when oral therapy is not feasible and the injection/route is appropriate; hydrocortisone or cortisone is preferred for adrenal replacement; Short-term adjunctive treatment of specified rheumatic disorders; Specified severe allergic or inflammatory disorders under the label’s condition, route and preparation restrictions; severe allergic states must be unresponsive to adequate conventional treatment
Systemic fungal infections (contraindicated); Serious neurologic events with epidural injection
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Mechanism: Synthetic adrenocortical steroid with potent anti-inflammatory effects; causes varied metabolic effects and modifies immune responses.
Only on the Prednisone card: Used for — Specified severe allergic and dermatologic disorders under the label's condition-specific restrictions; Specified rheumatologic and respiratory disorders; Specified endocrine conditions; Palliation of specified neoplastic conditions · Common side effects — Fluid retention; Altered glucose tolerance; Elevated blood pressure; Mood changes; Increased appetite, weight gain · Warnings — HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome; Immunosuppression, infection risk; Behavioral and mood disturbances
Mechanism: Synthetic glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammatory effects; causes profound metabolic effects and modifies immune responses.
Only on the Methylprednisolone card: Used for — Selected endocrine disorders including adrenal insufficiency; hydrocortisone or cortisone is first choice and mineralocorticoid supplementation may be needed; Short-term adjunctive treatment of specified rheumatic disorders, and selected collagen-disease exacerbations or maintenance settings; Severe or incapacitating allergic conditions, including bronchial asthma, inadequately controlled by conventional treatment; Specified dermatologic conditions and severe allergic or inflammatory eye conditions · Common side effects — Fluid and sodium retention; Hypertension; Muscle weakness / osteoporosis; Cushingoid state; Impaired wound healing · Warnings — Systemic fungal infection and hypersensitivity are contraindications; Immunosuppression increases susceptibility to infection and may mask infection symptoms; Latent infections, including tuberculosis or hepatitis B, can reactivate
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