dexamethasone
IPA: dˈɛksʌmˈiθʌsˈoʊni
noun
- (pharmacology, biochemistry) A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, and used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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Examples of "dexamethasone" in Sentences
- GILZ can be induced by Dexamethasone.
- Dexamethasone therapy for bacterial meningitis.
- Dexamethasone has been proposed as a possible treatment.
- Dexamethasone can be of benefit in reducing VEGF secretion.
- Dexamethasone, alpha interferon and hydroxycarbamide may play a role.
- If dexamethasone is used for replacement, it given as a single dose a day.
- Oral dexamethasone is given before docetaxel treatment for prostate cancer.
- Patients taking dexamethasone and other glucocorticoids are at increased risk.
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