Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Dexamethasone is a fluorinated glucocorticoid medication [10] used to treat rheumatic problems, a number of skin diseases, severe allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), croup, brain swelling, eye pain following eye surgery, superior vena cava syndrome (a complication of some forms of cancer), [11] and along with antibiotics in tuberculosis. [10]
Most esters of these corticosteroids are not included in this list; for esters, see here instead. The most common structural modifications in synthetic corticosteroids include 1(2)- dehydrogenation , 6α-, 9α-, 16α-, and 16β- substitution (with a halogen or methyl group ), 16α,17α- acetonidation , and 17α- and 21- esterification .
It is also given to counter the negative effects of SSRIs on libido, anorgasmia and anhedonia. Carbamazepine, or Tegretol, has been used as a mood stabilizer and is accepted treatment for bipolar disorder. [6] Clomiphene (Clomid) for male infertility: clomiphene is approved for female infertility due to ovulatory disorder.
Trade names: Levodexa: Routes of ... ATC code: S01CA01 ; Legal status; Legal status: CA: ℞-only [1] [2] Dexamethasone ... is a fixed-dose combination medication ...
This particular drug has been over-the-counter in the U.K. since 2004 but has failed to get approval for unrestricted usage in the United States. ... the FDA did approve the progestin-only Opill ...
Dexamethasone isonicotinate is an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic glucocorticoid that can be administered orally, by inhalation, locally, and parenterally. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ additional citation(s) needed ] It may cause salt and water retention .
Bortezomib/dexamethasone is a combination drug against multiple myeloma. [1] When bortezomib is used by the trade name Velcade, the combination is called Vel/Dex (or Vel-Dex or Veldex). Bortezomib is a proteasome inhibitor and dexamethasone is a corticosteroid.
'P' medications are reserved from the GSL list as they are either associated with a need for advice on use, or used in conditions which may require referral to a medical prescriber. Suitably trained counter assistants may sell a 'P' medication under the supervision of a pharmacist and will ask questions to determine if the customer needs to be ...