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Dexamethasone

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 (DEK-suh-MEH-thuh-sone)

This page contains brief information about dexamethasone and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.

US Brand Name(s)
Alba-Dex
Baycadron
Decadrol
Decadron
Decadron DP
Decasone R.p.
Deronil
Dexameth
Dxevo
Gammacorten
Hemady
Hexadrol
TaperDex
ZoDex
FDA Approved
Yes

FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.

Use in Cancer

Dexamethasone is approved to be used to reduce inflammation and suppress (lower) the body's immune response.

Dexamethasone is used with other drugs to treat the following types of cancer:

Dexamethasone is also used alone or with other drugs to prevent or treat the following conditions related to cancer:

Dexamethasone is also used alone or with other drugs to treat many other diseases and conditions. The drug continues to be studied in the treatment of many types of cancer and other conditions.

More About Dexamethasone

Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.

MedlinePlus Information on Dexamethasone - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:

  • warnings about this drug,
  • what this drug is used for and how it is used,
  • what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
  • what you should know about this drug before using it,
  • other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
  • possible side effects.

Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.

Research Results and Related Resources

Steroids May Limit the Effectiveness of Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer

Clinical Trials Accepting Patients

Find Clinical Trials for Dexamethasone - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.

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