dexamethasone
Synthetic anti-inflammatory drug
Dexamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and suppress immune responses.
It treats conditions ranging from severe allergies and asthma to arthritis and certain cancers.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became a standard treatment for critically ill patients: The doctors started him on dexamethasone when his oxygen levels dropped.
Flat portable computing device
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- intravenousInto the vein
- intramuscularInto muscle tissue
- ophthalmicRelating to eyes
drops · elixir · implant · dose · milligram · prescription · pharmacy · infusion
Protective tissue response
- allergyAdverse immune response
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- croupLaryngeal infection in children
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
lupus · eczema · psoriasis · edema · autoimmune · lymphoma · leukemia · myeloma
Inflammation-reducing agent
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- antiemeticPrevents nausea and vomiting
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
adjuvant · premedication · prophylaxis · suppression · remission · flare · exacerbation · maintenance
Steroid regulating metabolism, immunity
- potencyDegree of strength
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- equivalentSame in value or function
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
systemic · topical · depot · long-acting · oral · injectable
Unusually circular facial appearance
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
insomnia · fluid retention · hypertension · muscle weakness · skin thinning · bruising · cataracts · glaucoma
tablet
Flat portable computing device
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- intravenousInto the vein
- intramuscularInto muscle tissue
ophthalmic · drops · elixir · implant · dose · milligram · prescription · pharmacy · infusion · bolus
inflammation
Protective tissue response
arthritis · lupus · eczema · psoriasis · edema · autoimmune · lymphoma · leukemia · myeloma · meningitis
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- antiemeticPrevents nausea and vomiting
palliative · adjuvant · premedication · prophylaxis · suppression · remission · flare · exacerbation · maintenance · rescue
glucocorticoid
Steroid regulating metabolism, immunity
- potencyDegree of strength
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- equivalentSame in value or function
synthetic · systemic · topical · depot · long-acting · oral · injectable
moon face
Unusually circular facial appearance
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
immunosuppression · insomnia · fluid retention · hypertension · muscle weakness · skin thinning · bruising · cataracts · glaucoma
dexamethasoneanalgesic
Pain-relieving medication
painkiller · antibiotic · antiviral · opioid