Decadron
Dexamethasone tablets for allergic reactions and rheumatoid arthritis. It suppresses the immune response at a genetic level, reducing swelling and fluid buildup.
- Categories
- Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief · Digestive Health · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Dexamethasone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg · 1mg
This listing uses Decadron as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Dexamethasone tablets for allergic reactions and rheumatoid arthritis. It suppresses the immune response at a genetic level, reducing swelling and fluid buildup.
Mechanism of action
Prevents the transcription of target inflammatory genes, suppressing cellular immune migration and reducing vascular fluid output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Fetal risk shown in animal studies. Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Decadron is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Dexamethasone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.