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Decadron

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Noun1.Decadron - a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
dexamethasone, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexone, Hexadrol, Oradexon
anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug - a medicine intended to reduce inflammation
adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid - a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service
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Decadron was added to reduce pre- and post-surgery brain swelling.
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She was admitted to the hospital for further workup and started on intravenous Decadron.
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Pathology and treatment of cochlear tinnitus by blocking with 4% lidocaine and Decadron infusion.
Pharmacologic manipulation of the labyrinth with novel and ... by Water, Thomas R. Van De / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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