Dexamethasone

Trade – Decadron Class – Corticosteroid MOA – Reduces inflammation by multiple mechanisms Indication – Asthma, airway edema, acute mountain sickness, cerebral edema and multiple medical conditions requiring anti-inflammatory Contraindications – Fungal infection, use caution in active infections, renal disease, penetrating spinal cord injury. Side effects – Depression, euphoria, headache, restlessness, HTN, Bradycardia, Nausea/vomiting, swelling, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, paresthesias Dose Adult: 10mg IV/PO