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dexamethasone

dexamethasone
Brand names: Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
CONCENTRATE, ORAL 1 mg/mL              
LIQUID, ORAL 0.5 mg/5 mL            
SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 4 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL preservative-free
TABLET, ORAL 0.5 mg; 0.75 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg; 4 mg; 6 mg  

VIEW MORE Adrenals
CLASS
680400

Comments:

Topical - Non-formulary; not stocked

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines

(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments)

Steroids (Topical) – Low Potency

Medication

Ordered

Brand Name

Dosage Form

Frequency

Formulary Medication

Dosage Form

Frequency

 

Aclometasone 0.05%

Aclovate

Cream, Ointment

As Directed on Order

Hydrocortisone 0.25%

Same as Ordered

Same as Ordered

Clioquinol/Flumethasone

Locacorten

Hydrocortisone 0.5%

Desonide 0.05%

Desowen

Dexamethasone 0.04 – 0.1%

Decaderm

Dexamethasone 0.1%

Decadron

Flurandrenolide 0.0125%

Cordran

Hydrocortisone 0.25 %

Flurandrenolide 0.0125%

Drenison

Hydrocortisone 0.1 – 1%

Cortaid

Hydrocortisone

(Same Strength)

Hydrocortisone 0.1 – 1%

Cortefete

Methyprednisolone 0.25 – 1%

Medrol

Hydrocortisone 2.5% Oint

Cortaid

Ointment

As Directed on Order

Hydrocortisone 1% Ointment

Same as Ordered

Same as Ordered

Drug Name Common Side Effects

dexamethasone

  • abnormal vision, dry eyes
  • impaired wound healing
  • depression, mood changes

Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021
  • Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.


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