Synonyms: Decadron® | desametasone | fluormethylprednisolone
dexamethasone is an approved drug (FDA (1958), EMA (2010))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist with anti-inflammatory action.
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