Dexamethasone : Therapeutic Uses, Mechanism of Action & Potential Side Effects

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Format Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10 1628084057

ISBN-13 9781628084054

Publisher Nova Science Publishers Inc

Imprint Nova Science Publishers Inc

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Sep 1st, 2013

Print length 145 Pages

Weight 434 grams

Dimensions 22.90 x 15.40 x 1.80 cms

Product Classification: Pharmacology

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Dexamethasone is a potent, long-term acting synthetic glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs that have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. The authors in this book discuss the therapeutic uses, mechanisms of action and potential side effects of dexamethasone. Topics include dexamethasone for the treatment of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS); dexamethasone effects in hyperinfection syndrome due to strongyloidiasis; dexamethasone use in retinal disease and anti-tumour activities; perioperative uses of dexamethasone; comparison between cortisol and dexamethasone negative feed-back action in humans; the effect of dexamethasone on parathyroid hormone-related protein expression by oral cancer cells; and the effects of dexamethasone on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts.

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