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Decadron is the brand name for the drug Dexamethasone. It is a synthetic drug belonging to the glucocorticoid class of steroids. Decadron largely acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant but the drug also has a large number of other therapeutic uses.
As an anti-inflammatory Decadron is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis and for treating swellings after a dental surgery. In high doses, it is also used as immediate treatment for allergic anaphylactic shock. Decadron is an important constituent of eye drops that are given post surgery, nasal sprays and ear drops. It is used for treating inflammation of the myocardium and also for bacterial meningitis.
Decadron is given to patients suffering from cancer and undergoing chemotherapy to counteract the side-effects of their treatment. It is particularly useful for resisting edema of the brain in patients suffering from brain tumours and for preventing cord compression in patients where a tumour is pressing upon their spinal cord. Decadron is also used in treatment of certain endocrine disorders and for preventing high altitude cerebral edema.
Decadron tablets are available in various doses. The dose varies with the disease it is being used for as prescribed by the physician. But Decadron 1mg is the standard dose in all anti-inflammatory uses as doses above 1.5mg is not recommended for daily use. This is because when given in high doses Decadron has various side effects. It causes stomach upset and also increases the appetite leading to weight gain. Sometimes, diabetes mellitus develops in people while those already suffering from diabetes often develop glucose intolerance. Decadron is also known to cause psychiatric disturbances like personality changes, irritability, euphoria and mania. Osteoporosis, muscle atrophy and fatty liver are also some of the more severe side-effects that come with long term use of Decadron. There can also be some dermatologic reactions like acne, allergic dermatitis, dry scaly skin, rashes and thinning hair.