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DXM Brand names, DXM Analogs

DXM Brand Names Mixture

  • Ak Trol Suspension (Dexamethasone + Neomycin Sulfate + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
  • Ciprodex (Ciprofloxacin (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride) + Dexamethasone)
  • Cresophene Liq (Camphor + Chlorophenol + Dexamethasone + Thymol)
  • Dioptrol Ointment (Dexamethasone + Neomycin Sulfate + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
  • Dioptrol Suspension (Dexamethasone + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
  • Endomethasone Ivory (Dexamethasone + Hydrocortisone Acetate + Paraformaldehyde + Thymol Iodide)
  • Maxitrol (Dexamethasone + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
  • Maxitrol Ont (Dexamethasone + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
  • Naquasone Bolus (Dexamethasone + Trichlormethiazide)
  • Naquasone Inj (Dexamethasone + Trichlormethiazide)
  • Neodecadron Eye Ear Soln 0.1% (Dexamethasone Phosphate (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate) + Neomycin Sulfate)
  • Pendamine (Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dexamethasone + Dihydrostreptomycin Sulfate + Penicillin G Procaine)
  • Sandoz Opticort (Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Metasulphobenzoate) + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
  • Septomixine Forte (Dexamethasone + Halethazole Tartrate + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Polymyxin B Sulfate + Tyrothricin)
  • Sofracort Ear/Eye Ointment (Dexamethasone + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
  • Sofracort Eye/Ear Drops (Dexamethasone Sodium Metasulphobenzoate + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
  • Sofracort Sterile Ear/Eye Drops (Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Metasulphobenzoate) + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
  • Sofracort Sterile Ear/Eye Ointment (Dexamethasone + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
  • Tobradex Oph Ointment (Dexamethasone + Tobramycin)
  • Tobradex Oph Sus (Dexamethasone + Tobramycin)
  • Tresaderm Dermatologic Solution (Dexamethasone + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Thiabendazole)

DXM Chemical_Formula

C22H29FO5

DXM RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/dexameth.htm

DXM fda sheet

DXM FDA

DXM msds (material safety sheet)

DXM MSDS

DXM Synthesis Reference

Chemerda et al.; U.S. Pat. 2,939,873 (1960)

DXM Molecular Weight

392.461 g/mol

DXM Melting Point

262 oC

DXM H2O Solubility

89 mg/L

DXM State

Solid

DXM LogP

1.772

DXM Dosage Forms

Drops; Elixir; Implant; Liquid; Ointment; Powder; Solution; Tablet

DXM Indication

Injection: for the treatment of endocrine disorders, rheumatic D=disorders, collagen diseases, dermatologic diseases, allergic statesc, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, edematous states, cerebral edema.

DXM Pharmacology

Dexamethasone and its derivatives, dexamethasone sodium phosphate and dexamethasone acetate, are synthetic glucocorticoids. Used for its antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive properties and ability to penetrate the CNS, dexamethasone is used alone to manage cerebral edema and with tobramycin to treat corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions.

DXM Absorption

80-90%

DXM side effects and Toxicity

Oral, rat LD50: >3 gm/kg. Signs of overdose include retinal toxicity, glaucoma, subcapsular cataract, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, aseptic bone necrosis, osteoporosis, myopathies, obesity, edemas, hypertension, proteinuria, diabetes, sleep disturbances, psychiatric syndromes, delayed wound healing, atrophy and fragility of the skin, ecchymosis, and pseudotumor cerebri.

DXM Patient Information

DXM Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals