decadron

/ˈdɛkədrɑn/
noun
  1. A brand name for dexamethasone, a type of corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation and treat conditions like allergies, arthritis, and certain cancers.
    • After the chemotherapy session, he was given Decadron to prevent nausea.
    • The doctor prescribed Decadron to help with the swelling in her joints.
    • She took Decadron for a severe allergic reaction to bee stings.
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