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J8540 Oral dexamethasone

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Also known as: Dexamethasone, Oral steroid

Dexamethasone administered orally; a corticosteroid used for inflammation, immune suppression, and as an antiemetic in cancer therapy.

Clinical Context

Used for severe inflammation, immune suppression in transplant and autoimmune conditions, and antiemetic effects in chemotherapy.

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Specialties

OncologyInternal MedicineEndocrinology

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