What Is Dexamethasone?

Potential Uses

This medication appears to treat a few forms of arthritis. One of them seems to be gout. It may also reduce flare-ups of certain conditions, such as ulcerative colitis and multiple sclerosis. Individuals with some skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis, may take this drug too. Cancer patients who need chemotherapy may benefit from this medication as well. They appear to receive it before their treatment. This medication should reduce inflammation and other chemotherapy side effects.

This drug seems to treat swelling from brain and spinal cord tumors. It may help certain cancers too, such as lymphoma and leukemia. Other potential uses appear to include allergic reactions, eye inflammation, and conditions that trigger breathing issues.

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