Dexamethasone

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Corticosteroid
gptkbp:approvedBy 1961
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:H02AB02
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Ozurdex
gptkb:Decadron
gptkb:Maxidex
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:50-02-2
gptkbp:contraindication Systemic fungal infection
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Philip_Showalter_Hench
gptkbp:drugClass gptkb:Corticosteroid
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 36-54 hours
gptkbp:excretion Urine
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C22H29FO5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dexamethasone
gptkbp:IUPACName (8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16R,17R)-9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13,16-trimethyl-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
gptkbp:legalStatus Prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction Binds to glucocorticoid receptor
Suppresses immune response
Suppresses inflammation
gptkbp:metabolism Liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 5743
5540
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration gptkb:Oral
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Inhalation
Topical
Ophthalmic
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:Insomnia
Weight gain
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Osteoporosis
Mood changes
Increased appetite
Increased risk of infection
gptkbp:UNII 7S5I7G3JQL
gptkbp:usedFor Immunosuppression
Anti-inflammatory
Treatment of COVID-19
Treatment of asthma
Treatment of cerebral edema
Treatment of certain cancers
Treatment of croup
Treatment of severe allergies
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines Yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antiemetics
gptkb:50-02-2
gptkb:Corticosteroid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6