Decadron (Noun)
Meaning
A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed decadron to reduce the swelling in her ankle after the accident.
- Decadron is often used to treat severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis.
- The patient was given a dose of decadron to alleviate the inflammation in her lungs.
- The doctor warned that long-term use of decadron could lead to serious side effects.
- The nurse administered decadron to the patient through an IV to quickly reduce the inflammation.