Updated IMF Publication: "Understanding Dexamethasone and Other Steroids"

This booklet is devoted to an important component of almost all myeloma therapies. The steroid dexamethasone is a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, also known as glucocorticosteroid or corticosteroid. Dexamethasone is one of the most frequently used medications in the treatment of myeloma. It is also known by the brand names Decadron®, Dexasone®, Diodex®, Hexadrol®, and Maxidex®.
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - Category: Hematology Source Type: news