Dexamethasone
Introduction
Name
- Dexamethasone.
Class of drug
- Corticosteroid.
Description
Chemical name
- (11-beta,16-alpha)-9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione.
Molecular formula
- C22H29FO5.
Physical properties
- Colorless, sterile, aqueous solution.
- Tablets.
Storage requirements
- <25°C.
- Protect from light.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
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Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Based on Small Animal Formulary. Tennant, Bryn (1999) 3rd edn. Cheltenham: BSAVA.