Patient Education: Dexamethasaone (Decadron) and other Steroids
Updated: Jan 27
Patient Education: Dexamethasone and other steroids
DEXAMETHASONE (DECADRON)
NIH National cancer institute -cancer.gov site info on Dexamethasone
This page contains brief information and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
US Brand Name(s): Decadron
FDA Approved: Yes
MedlinePlus Information on Dexamethasone
A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
warnings about this drug,
what this drug is used for and how it is used,
what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
what you should know about this drug before using it,
other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
possible side effects.
INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA FOUNDATION:
Understanding Dexamethasone and Other Steroids
IMF Understanding Series
IMF Resource Library
Current FDA-Approved Medications for Multiple Myeloma Treatment
HEALTH TREE UNIVERSITY MYELOMA:
All about Dexamethasone and other Corticosteroids
HealthTree University for Multiple Myeloma Lectures
Health Tree University Myeloma Videos
MULTIPLE MYELOMA RESERACH FOUNDATION:
Standard Treatments - Dexamethasone and other Corticosteroids
MMRF Education Programs
MMRF Videos
- Multiple Myeloma Patient Education & Information on ongoing Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trials -
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