NOUN | substance | Oradexon, dexamethasone, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexone, Hexadrol | a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation |
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Meaning | A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation. | |
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Synonyms | dexamethasone, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexone, Hexadrol | |
Broader | anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug | A medicine intended to reduce inflammation |
corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid | A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized | |
Usage of | trade name | a name given to a product or service |
Spanish | dexametasona | |
Catalan | dexametasona |
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