hexadrol
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Definition
Noun: 1. A brand name for a corticosteroid medication: Hexadrol is a proprietary name for a drug whose generic name is dexamethasone. It belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids, which are used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It is prescribed to treat various conditions, including severe allergies, skin problems, arthritis, lupus, and certain cancers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Hexadrol to reduce the inflammation in her joints.
- Patients taking Hexadrol should not stop the medication abruptly.
- One of the potential side effects of Hexadrol is increased blood sugar.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: The word is used almost exclusively in medical and pharmaceutical contexts. It refers specifically to the branded product, while "dexamethasone" refers to the drug substance itself.
- The hospital's formulary lists both generic dexamethasone and the brand Hexadrol.
Variants and Related Words
- Dexamethasone (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the corticosteroid drug marketed under brand names including Hexadrol, Decadron, and Dexone.
- Corticosteroid (n): The general class of steroid hormones and medications to which Hexadrol (dexamethasone) belongs.
- Anti-inflammatory (n/adj): A substance or drug that reduces inflammation; a key property of Hexadrol.
Synonyms
- Decadron (Brand name synonym)
- Dexamethasone Intensol (Brand name synonym)
- Dexone (Brand name synonym)
- Oradexon (Brand name synonym)
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, highly specific meaning as a trademarked pharmaceutical product. It is not used in general language or with figurative meanings.
Noun
- a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation