Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It often is used to replace this chemical when your body does not make enough of it. It relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e.g., colitis); severe allergies; and asthma. Dexamethasone is also used to treat certain types of cancer.

Dexamethasone may cause side effects.
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 * upset stomach
 * stomach irritation
 * vomiting
 * headache
 * dizziness
 * insomnia
 * restlessness
 * depression
 * anxiety
 * acne
 * increased hair growth
 * easy bruising
 * irregular or absent menstrual periods
 * skin rash
 * swollen face, lower legs, or ankles
 * vision problems
 * cold or infection that lasts a long time
 * muscle weakness
 * black or tarry stool
 * Decadron®
 * Dexamethasone Intensol®
 * Dexpak® Taperpak®

"Dexamethasone Oral: MedlinePlus Drug Information." //U.S National Library of Medicine//. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Web. 09 May 2012. <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682792.html