This medication is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your body’s natural defensive response and reduces symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.
Dosage
The initial dose varies from 0.75 to 9 mg a day depending on the disease being treated.
Side effects
Side effects of Decadron (dexamethasone) may include:
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- stomach upset,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- acne,
- skin rash,
- increased hair growth,
- irregular menstrual periods,
- trouble sleeping.
