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By Dhaif Daief, George M, Anthony Beshara and Jack
Generic Name: Dexamethasone
Brand names: Decadron, Dexasone, Diodex, Hexadrol, Maxidex
Side effects/precautions:
Aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression, dizziness , headache, irregular heart beat, numbness or
tingling in arms and legs, swelling, weight gain, mood changes.
Interactions:
Antibiotics - Decrease Corticosteroid clearance rate, NSAID's - Increased risk of GI bleeding, Ephedrine
- may enhance metabolic clearance.
Reasons for interactions:
See interactions.
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