| dexamethasone | <drug> Steroid analogue (glucocorticoid), used as an anti-inflammatory drug. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| dexamethasone isonicotinate | <chemical> 9-fluoro-11 beta,17,21-trihydroxy-16 alpha-methyl-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-21-isonicotinate. An anti-inflammatory, antiallergic glucocorticoid that can be administered orally, by inhalation, locally, and parenterally. It may cause water and salt retention. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, glucocorticoids, synthetic, glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-16-methyl-21-((4-pyridinylcarbonyl)oxy)-, (11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| dexamethasone suppression test | <endocrinology, investigation> A test that measures the response of the adrenal glands to ACTH. Dexamethasone is given to the patient and then blood cortisol levels are measured. Under normal conditions, cortisol levels should drop in response to dexamethasone. In this test one milligram of dexamethasone is administered in the morning and then the blood is drawn for analysis the following morning. Abnormal test results can indicate Cushing's syndrome. (27 Sep 1997) |
| antibiotic eye drops | <pharmacology> A medication that is pH balanced to allow placement into the eye for the purpose of killing bacteria. Examples include: Bleph-10, Chloromycetin, Cortisporin-Ophthalmic, Gantrisin, Genoptic, Gentacidin, Garamycin, Gantrisin, Ilotycin, Sodium Sulamyd and Sulphair. (27 Sep 1997) |
| burning drops sign | <clinical sign> In certain cases of perforated gastric ulcer, a sensation as of drops of hot liquid falling into the abdominal cavity or as of a stream of intensely hot liquid being poured into the cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stomach drops | A stomachic tonic, usually tincture of gentian, alone or with other stomachics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nose drops | A liquid preparation intended for intranasal administration with a medicine dropper. Most frequently used for decongestion of the nasal passages but can be used for any other appropriate indication. (05 Mar 2000) |
| drops | A popular term for a medicine taken in doses measured by drops's, usually a tincture, or applied by dropping, as an eyewash. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eye drops | See: eyewash, ophthalmic solutions. (05 Mar 2000) |
| knock-out drops | A popular name for chloral alcoholate given with criminal intent to produce unconsciousness rapidly; it is formed by adding chloral hydrate to beer or some stronger alcoholic liquor. (05 Mar 2000) |