dexamethasone
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a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
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dexamethasone
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A synthetic steroid (similar to steroid hormones produced naturally in the adrenal gland). Dexamethasone is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma and may be used to treat some of the problems caused by other cancers and their treatment.
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dexamethasone
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A synthetic hormone that may be used to relieve some of the side-effects of cancer.
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dexamethasone
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A high potency glucocorticoid, or steroid, which is used to decrease swelling and inflamation in the nervous system.
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dexamethasone
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A steroid drug used to treat inflammation.
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