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Decadron can affect the results of certain medical tests
5 mg; 2 mg; 4 mg; 6 mg; Injectable suspension
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Dexamethasone sodium phosphate 4-mg/mL injection also may be administered locally by intra-articular, intralesional, intrasynovial, or soft-tissue injection
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We conducted this randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of prophylactic dexamethasone therapy in preventing laryngeal edema for adult
Note that biological half-life is different than plasma half-life
2 mg/kg may offer best opioid sparing benefit3
The steroid convertor transforms one steroid dosage into another dosage based on the equivalent dose for either IV or oral administration
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The effects of IV dexamethasone take approximately 1 to 2 h to manifest because it needs to cross cell membranes in order to alter gene transcription