General Information of Drug (ID: DMMWZET)

Drug Name
Dexamethasone Drug Info
Synonyms
Adexone; Anaflogistico; Aphtasolon; Aphthasolone; Auxiron; Azium; Calonat; Corson; Corsone; Cortisumman; DXM; Decacort; Decacortin; Decaderm; Decadron; Decagel; Decaject; Decalix; Decameth; Decasone; Decaspray; Dectancyl; Dekacort; Deltafluorene; Dergramin; Deronil; Desadrene; Desametasone; Desamethasone; Desameton; Deseronil; Dexacort; Dexacortal; Dexacortin; Dexadeltone; Dexafarma; Dexair; Dexalona; Dexaltin; Dexametasona; Dexameth; Dexamethansone; Dexamethasonum; Dexamethazone; Dexamonozon; Dexapolcort; Dexaprol; Dexason; Dexasone; Dexinolon; Dexinoral; Dexone; Dexonium; Dexpak; Dextelan; Dezone; Dinormon; Dxms; Fluormethylprednisolone; Fluormone; Fluorocort; Fortecortin; Gammacorten; Hexadecadrol; Hexadrol; IontoDex; Loverine; Luxazone; Maxidex; Mediamethasone; Methylfluorprednisolone; Mexidex; Millicorten; Mymethasone; Oradexon; Policort; Posurdex; Prodex; Spoloven; Superprednol; Turbinaire; Visumetazone; Alcon Brand of Dexamethasone; Bisu DS; Desametasone [DCIT]; Dexa Mamallet; Dexamethasone Base; Dexamethasone Intensol; Dexamethasone alcohol; ECR Brand of Dexamethasone; Foy Brand of Dexamethasone; Hexadrol Elixir; Hexadrol Tablets; ICN Brand of Dexamethasone; Lokalison F; Merck Brand of Dexamethasone; Pet Derm III; Prednisolon F; Prednisolone F; Sunia Sol D; Dexone 4; MK 125; Merz Brand 1 of Dexamethasone; Merz Brand 2 of Dexamethasone; Aeroseb-D; Aeroseb-Dex; Azium (Veterinary); Decadron (TN); Decadron Tablets, Elixir; Decadron, Dexamethasone; Decadron-LA; Dex-ide; Dexa-Cortidelt;Dexa-Cortisyl; Dexa-Mamallet; Dexa-Scheroson; Dexa-sine; Dexacen-4; Dexametasona [INN-Spanish]; Dexamethasonum [INN-Latin]; Dexone 0.5; Dexone 0.75; Dexone 1.5; Hl-dex; Isopto-Dex; OTO-104; Ocu-trol;Pet-Derm Iii; SK-Dexamethasone; Decaject L.A.; Dexamethasone [INN:BAN:JAN]; Decaject-L.A.; Dexamethasone (JP15/USP/INN); Delta1-9alpha-Fluoro-16alpha-methylcortisol; Delta(sup 1)-9-alpha-Fluoro-16-alpha-methylcortisol; (3H)-Dexamethasone; 1-Dehydro-16.alpha.-methyl-9.alpha.-fluorohydrocortisone; 1-Dehydro-16alpha-methyl-9alpha-fluorohydrocortisone; 16-alpha-Methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-1-dehydrocortisol; 16-alpha-Methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-delta(sup 1)-hydrocortisone; 16-alpha-Methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-delta1-hydrocortisone; 16-alpha-Methyl-9-alpha-fluoroprednisolone; 16.alpha.-Methyl-9.alpha.-fluoro-1-dehydrocortisol; 16.alpha.-Methyl-9.alpha.-fluoroprednisolone; 16alpha-Methyl-9alpha-fluoro-1-dehydrocortisol; 16alpha-Methyl-9alpha-fluoro-delta(sup 1)-hydrocortisone; 16alpha-Methyl-9alpha-fluoroprednisolone; 9-alpha-Fluoro-16-alpha-methylprednisolone; 9.alpha.-Fluoro-16.alpha.-methylprednisolone; 9A-FLUORO-16BETA-METHYLPREDNISOLONE; 9alpha-Fluoro-16alpha-methylprednisolone
Indication
Disease Entry ICD 11 Status REF
Acute adrenal insufficiency Approved [1]
Acute asthma CA23 Approved [1]
Addison disease 5A74.0 Approved [1]
Allergic otitis media Approved [1]
Allergic rhinitis CA08.0 Approved [1]
Angioedema 4A00.15 Approved [1]
Articular cartilage disorder FA34.Y Approved [1]
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia 3A20 Approved [1]
Blepharoconjunctivitis Approved [1]
Burkitt lymphoma Approved [1]
Bursitis Approved [1]
Central retinal vein occlusion with macular edema Approved [1]
Cerebral edema 8D60.1 Approved [1]
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 5A71.01 Approved [1]
Corneal abrasion NA06.4 Approved [1]
Corneal ulcer 9A76 Approved [1]
Crohn disease DD70 Approved [1]
Dermatitis herpetiformis EB44 Approved [1]
Diamond-Blackfan anemia Approved [1]
Disorder of orbital region Approved [1]
Epicondylitis Approved [1]
Erythema multiforme Approved [1]
Exanthem Approved [1]
Granuloma annulare Approved [1]
Inflammatory bowel disease DD72 Approved [1]
Keratitis Approved [1]
Liver cirrhosis DB93.1 Approved [1]
Lung cancer 2C25.0 Approved [1]
Malignant otitis externa caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Approved [1]
Miliary tuberculosis Approved [1]
Multiple sclerosis 8A40 Approved [1]
Mycosis fungoides 2B01 Approved [1]
Nausea MD90 Approved [1]
Plasma cell myeloma 2A83.1 Approved [1]
Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Approved [1]
Psoriasis EA90 Approved [1]
Psoriatic arthritis FA21 Approved [1]
Rheumatic heart disease Approved [1]
Rheumatoid arthritis FA20 Approved [2]
Rosacea ED90.0 Approved [1]
Sarcoidosis 4B20.5 Approved [1]
Serum sickness Approved [1]
Skin disease EA00-EM0Z Approved [1]
Systemic lupus erythematosus 4A40.0 Approved [1]
Vomiting MD90 Approved [1]
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 1D6Y Phase 2/3 [3]
Acquired thrombocytopenia Investigative [1]
Asthma CA23 Investigative [1]
B-cell neoplasm Investigative [1]
Beta-thalassemia major Investigative [1]
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma Investigative [1]
Follicular lymphoma 2A80 Investigative [1]
Iridocyclitis Investigative [1]
Keloid EE60 Investigative [1]
Trichinellosis Investigative [1]
Uveitis 9A96.Z Investigative [1]
Therapeutic Class
Antiinflammatory Agents
Cross-matching ID
PubChem CID
5743
ChEBI ID
CHEBI:41879
CAS Number
50-02-2
TTD ID
D0IT2G
VARIDT ID
DR00215
INTEDE ID
DR0451
ACDINA ID
D00185

Full List of Drug Formulations Containing This Drug

Dexamethasone 6 mg tablet
Company Formulation ID FDA Description
Par Pharmaceutical F05479 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; D&c yellow no. 10; Fd&c blue no. 1; Fd&c yellow no. 6; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Cellulose, microcrystalline
Par Pharmaceutical F05480 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; D&c yellow no. 10; Fd&c blue no. 1; Fd&c yellow no. 6; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Microcrystalline cellulose
Avera McKennan Hospital; Physicians Total Care; West-Ward Pharmaceticals F05481 Lactose monohydrate; Magnesium stearate; Sucrose; Fd&c green no. 3; Starch, corn
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Dexamethasone 0.5 mg tablet
Company Formulation ID FDA Description
Par Pharmaceutical F05460 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; D&c yellow no. 10; Fd&c yellow no. 5; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Microcrystalline cellulose
Physicians Total Care; West-Ward Pharmaceticals F05461 Lactose monohydrate; D&c yellow no. 10; Fd&c yellow no. 6; Magnesium stearate; Sucrose; Starch, corn
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Dexamethasone 0.75 mg tablet
Company Formulation ID FDA Description
A-S Medication Solutions; H. J. Harkins Company F05462 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; D&c yellow no. 10; Fd&c blue no. 1; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Cellulose, microcrystalline
Par Pharmaceutical; Preferred Pharamaceuticals F05463 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; D&c yellow no. 10; Fd&c blue no. 1; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Microcrystalline cellulose
A-S Medication Solutions; Aidarex Pharmaceuticals; Bryant Ranch Prepack; PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals; Physicians Total Care; Rebel Distributors; West-Ward Pharmaceticals F05464 Lactose monohydrate; Fd&c blue no. 1; Magnesium stearate; Sucrose; Starch, corn
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Dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablet
Company Formulation ID FDA Description
Bryant Ranch Prepack; Lake Eire Medical & Surgical Supply DBA Quality Care Products; Physicians Total Care; West-Ward Pharmaceticals F05471 Lactose monohydrate; Fd&c red no. 40; Fd&c blue no. 1; Magnesium stearate; Sucrose; Fd&c red no. 3; Starch, corn
Blenheim Phamacal F05466 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; Fd&c red no. 40; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Cellulose, microcrystalline
DirectRX F05467 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; Fd&c red no. 40; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Cellulose, microcrystalline
Xspire Pharma F05468 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; Fd&c red no. 40; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Microcrystalline cellulose
Par Pharmaceutical F05469 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; Fd&c red no. 40; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Microcrystalline cellulose
Larken Laboratories F05472 Lactose monohydrate; Maltodextrin; Magnesium stearate; Sucrose; Starch, corn
ECR Pharmaceuticals F05470 Anhydrous lactose; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Cellulose, microcrystalline
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Dexamethasone 4 mg tablet
Company Formulation ID FDA Description
A-S Medication Solutions; Bryant Ranch Prepack; Dispensing Solution; Lake Eire Medical & Surgical Supply DBA Quality Care Products; PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals; Physicians Total Care; Proficient Rx; Rebel Distributors; Stat Rx USA; West-Ward Pharmaceticals F05477 Lactose monohydrate; D&c yellow no. 10; Fd&c yellow no. 6; Magnesium stearate; Sucrose; Fd&c green no. 3; Starch, corn
Cardinal Health F05478 Lactose monohydrate; D&c yellow no. 10; Fd&c yellow no. 6; Magnesium stearate; Sucrose; Fd&c green no. 3; Starch, corn
A-S Medication Solutions; Aidarex Pharmaceuticals; Blenheim Phamacal; H. J. Harkins Company; NuCare Pharmaceuticals F05474 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Cellulose, microcrystalline
NuCare Pharmaceuticals; Par Pharmaceutical; Preferred Pharamaceuticals; RemedyRepack F05475 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Microcrystalline cellulose
RedPharm F05476 Stearic acid; Anhydrous lactose; Magnesium stearate; Croscarmellose sodium; Microcrystalline cellulose
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Dexamethasone 1 mg tablet
Company Formulation ID FDA Description
Rebel Distributors; West-Ward Pharmaceticals F05465 Lactose monohydrate; Magnesium stearate; Ferric oxide yellow; Sucrose; Starch, corn
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Dexamethasone 2 mg tablet
Company Formulation ID FDA Description
A-S Medication Solutions; PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals; Physicians Total Care; Proficient Rx; Rebel Distributors; West-Ward Pharmaceticals F05473 Lactose monohydrate; Magnesium stearate; Sucrose; Starch, corn
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References

1 Dexamethasone FDA Label
2 URL: http://www.guidetopharmacology.org Nucleic Acids Res. 2015 Oct 12. pii: gkv1037. The IUPHAR/BPS Guide to PHARMACOLOGY in 2016: towards curated quantitative interactions between 1300 protein targets and 6000 ligands. (Ligand id: 3447).
3 Dexamethasone in Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19 - Preliminary Report. N Engl J Med. 2020 Jul 17. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2021436.