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Dexamethasone sodium phosphate

Used for: A. Intravenous or intramuscular administration. When oral therapy is not feasible and the strength, dosage form, and route of administration of the drug reasonably lend the preparation to the treatment of the condition, those products labeled for intravenous or intramuscular use are indicated as follows: 1. Endocrine disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable.

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What It Is Used For

Used for: A. Intravenous or intramuscular administration. When oral therapy is not feasible and the strength, dosage form, and route of administration of the drug reasonably lend the preparation to the treatment of the condition, those products labeled for intravenous or intramuscular use are indicated as follows: 1. Endocrine disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable.

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Active Ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

Chemical Name

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

Common Brands

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate

Generic / Alternate Names

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

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