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| − | Also known as | + | Also known as dexamethasone sodium phosphate, dexamethasone acetate, Dexasone, Diodex, Dexadrol, or Maxidex. |
==General information== | ==General information== | ||
| − | Class/mechanism: Corticosteroid, | + | Class/mechanism: Corticosteroid & glucocorticoid which has numerous physiologic effects, including immune system modulation, [[Antiemesis|antiemetic properties]], and anti-inflammatory effects.<ref name="insert">[http://bidocs.boehringer-ingelheim.com/BIWebAccess/ViewServlet.ser?docBase=renetnt&folderPath=/Prescribing+Information/PIs/Roxane/Dexamethasone/Dexamethasone+Tablets+Solution+and+Intensol.pdf Dexamethasone (Decadron) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Dexamethasone.pdf | Dexamethasone (Decadron) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref> |
<br>Route: PO, IV, IM | <br>Route: PO, IV, IM | ||
<br>Extravasation: no information | <br>Extravasation: no information | ||
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| + | *[[Steroid conversions]] | ||
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the prescribing information.<ref name="insert"></ref> | For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the prescribing information.<ref name="insert"></ref> | ||
==Patient drug information== | ==Patient drug information== | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/dexamethasone.aspx Dexamethasone (Decadron) patient drug information (Chemocare)]<ref>[http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/dexamethasone.aspx Dexamethasone (Decadron) patient drug information (Chemocare)]</ref> |
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/dexamethasone-patient-drug-information Dexamethasone (Decadron) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/dexamethasone-patient-drug-information Dexamethasone (Decadron) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref> | *[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/dexamethasone-patient-drug-information Dexamethasone (Decadron) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/dexamethasone-patient-drug-information Dexamethasone (Decadron) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Drug index]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Immunosuppresants]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Steroids]] | ||
Revision as of 00:02, 15 October 2012
Also known as dexamethasone sodium phosphate, dexamethasone acetate, Dexasone, Diodex, Dexadrol, or Maxidex.
General information
Class/mechanism: Corticosteroid & glucocorticoid which has numerous physiologic effects, including immune system modulation, antiemetic properties, and anti-inflammatory effects.[1][2]
Route: PO, IV, IM
Extravasation: no information
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]
Patient drug information
- Dexamethasone (Decadron) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Dexamethasone (Decadron) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]