19) Dexamethasone Flashcards
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What is Dexamethasone ?
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It is an anti-inflammatory drug, commonly used to treat conditions in which the body’s immune system doesn’t function properly and causes inflammation and tissue damage.
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How does this happen ?
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It reduces the production of the chemicals that cause inflammation and also reduces the activity of the immune system by affecting the way white blood cells function
3
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What is its significance ?
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It is the world’s 1st coronavirus treatment proven to reduce the risk of death among severely ill patients
