Dexamethasone phosphate (as sodium); 4mg/mL, 10mg/mL; soln for IV or IM inj; contains sulfites. Potentiated by CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, macrolides), cyclosporine, estrogens ...

The low-dose steroid treatment dexamethasone is a major breakthrough in the fight against the deadly virus, UK experts say. The drug is part of the world's biggest trial testing existing ...

For any parent who has spent several sleepless nights with a child who has croup, steroids are heaven-sent. IM dexamethasone, however, involves giving children what they fear most -- a shot.

Dexamethasone is a steroid - a medicine that reduces inflammation by mimicking anti-inflammatory hormones produced by the body. This drug works by dampening down the body's immune system.

It is suggested that after the patient is tapered to a dose of 0.75 mg of dexamethasone per day, a morning cortisol level should be drawn to determine the steroid's effect on adrenal function.