Dexamethasone

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Nov 27, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Dexamethasone

Common Brands:

Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexpak Taperpak, TaperDex, Hemady

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Corticosteroids

Forms:

Oral tablet, oral solution, injection solution for intravenous dexamethasone administration

Administration:

By mouth, by intravenous injection

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat inflammation in various body tissues, skin, blood, kidney, thyroid, intestinal, and eye disorders; certain cancers

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Dexamethasone Drug Class

Dexamethasone (dek-sah-meth-ah-sone) belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids.

Dexamethasone Age Range

Dexamethasone is approved for use in adults and children.