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dexamethasone
[ dek-suh-meth-uh-sohn, -zohn ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- a crystalline, water-soluble steroid, C 22 H 29 FO 5 , used in the treatment of certain allergic or inflammatory conditions, as rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial asthma, or dermatosis.
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Origin of dexamethasone1
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Example Sentences
Elevated blood glucose levels also are common among those taking dexamethasone, a steroid that is a front-line treatment for covid-19.
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He is later hospitalized and receives remdesivir, dexamethasone and an experimental antibody treatment.
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In treatment guidelines, the National Institutes of Health recommends against using dexamethasone in patients who don’t require supplemental oxygen.
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The trials used the steroids hydrocortisone, dexamethasone or methylprednisolone.
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In the new study, 2,104 patients got 6 milligrams of dexamethasone once a day for 10 days.
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