Decadron
Utilised to manage severe inflammatory conditions to alleviate joint or cerebral swelling and support immune stability.
- Categories
- Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief · Digestive Health · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Dexamethasone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg · 1mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Decadron, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Decadron vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Decadron details
- Conditions
- Allergic Reactions · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Cerebral Oedema
- Alternative names
- dexamethasone
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; concurrent live vaccine therapy
- Minor side effects
- increased appetite; weight gain; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- hyperglycaemia; muscle weakness; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 36–72 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Phenytoin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Serious side effects
adrenal crisis, requires immediate medical attention; severe osteoporosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage severe inflammatory conditions to alleviate joint or cerebral swelling and support immune stability.
Mechanism of action
Prevents the transcription of target inflammatory genes, suppressing cellular immune migration and reducing vascular fluid output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Fetal risk shown in animal studies. Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Decadron is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Dexamethasone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.