Dexamethasone

  • Dosage
    • 0.2mg/kg (10-20mg on average)
  • Glucocorticoid steroid
  • Inhibits the production of prostaglandins, bradykinin, histamine and leukotrienes
  • Caution in diabetic patients
    • Advise that insulin requirement may be increased for next 24 hours
  • Literature disputes any wound healing effects