.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.C_CardiovascularSystem.C05A_AgentsForTreatmentOfHemorrhoidsAndAnalFissuresFo.C05AA09_Dexamethasone.Dexamethasone

Information

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat a variety of conditions including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, certain cancers, severe allergies, and as supportive treatment to reduce cerebral edema. It is approved for use globally and remains in widespread clinical use.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers (both sexes) after single oral administration.

References

1. Wen, J, et al., & Gonzalez, D (2024). Pharmacokinetics of Dexamethasone in Children and Adolescents with Obesity. Journal of clinical pharmacology 64(12) 1491–1504. DOI:10.1002/jcph.6108 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39120865

2. Wang, X, et al., & Kansra, V (2019). Population Pharmacokinetics of Rolapitant in Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting. Clinical pharmacology in drug development 8(7) 850–860. DOI:10.1002/cpdd.733 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31418538

3. Nakade, S, et al., & Miyata, Y (2008). Population pharmacokinetics of aprepitant and dexamethasone in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology 63(1) 75–83. DOI:10.1007/s00280-008-0713-y PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18317761

Revisions

• 06/2025 initial generated model