FDA data Registry peer set 7 peers FDA shortage listed

Alternatives to dexamethasone

FDA shortage status is active for dexamethasone; 7 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.

Brand: Decadron

Corticosteroid Prescription 7 alternatives found

dexamethasone class peers while FDA lists an active shortage

dexamethasone (Decadron) is on an FDA shortage listing while 7 other Corticosteroid SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 8). Labeled indication field for dexamethasone: This medicine treats many conditions, including allergies, skin problems, and breathing issues.

Top FAERS reaction fields for dexamethasone total 128,570 reports across 10 reactions, set beside budesonide, fluticasone, hydrocortisone. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.

About dexamethasone

Dexamethasone (Decadron) is a corticosteroid medicine. It helps reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.

Used for: This medicine treats many conditions, including allergies, skin problems, and breathing issues. It can also help with certain cancers, hormone problems, and nervous system disorders. Dexamethasone can also be used for short-term relief of arthritis and other joint problems.

7 Corticosteroid peers (wide set)

budesonide

Rx

Pulmicort, Entocort

This medicine temporarily relieves allergy symptoms. It can help with nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, and sneezing. These symptoms may be caused by hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.

fluticasone

OTC

Flonase, Flovent

Fluticasone temporarily relieves symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. These symptoms include a stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes, itchy nose, runny nose, and sneezing. It can help you breathe easier and feel more comfortable when you have allergies.

hydrocortisone

OTC

Cortef

This medicine can help with itching, skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes. It can treat eczema, psoriasis, poison ivy, insect bites, and other irritations from soaps or jewelry. It can also relieve external anal and genital itching. Ask your doctor before using it for other conditions.

methylprednisolone

Rx

Medrol

This medicine can treat many conditions. It can help with allergies, skin problems, and hormone imbalances. It can also help with gut and blood disorders.

prednisolone

Rx

Orapred, Pediapred

This medicine treats swelling and redness in your eye. It can help with problems of the conjunctiva, cornea, and other parts of the front of your eye. It is used when the swelling responds to steroid treatment.

prednisone

Rx

Deltasone, Rayos

Prednisone treats conditions like arthritis, severe allergies, asthma, skin problems, and certain cancers. It can also help with lung diseases and problems with your hormone levels. Prednisone can also be used to reduce protein in the urine due to kidney problems.

triamcinolone

OTC

Kenalog, Aristocort

This ointment treats skin problems that cause swelling, redness, and itching. These problems are called corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. It helps to relieve the discomfort of these skin conditions.

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dexamethasone vs budesonide & fluticasone · FAERS reaction fields

FAERS top-reaction field "Plasma Cell Myeloma" shows the widest count spread between dexamethasone and budesonide, fluticasone, hydrocortisone in this extract (13,768-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.

Side Effect dexamethasone budesonidefluticasonehydrocortisone
Fatigue 16,525 3,354 - 8,851
Diarrhoea 16,515 2,696 - 6,063
Plasma Cell Myeloma 13,768 - - -
Nausea 13,495 2,621 - 6,688
Pneumonia 13,291 2,556 3,208 3,897
Death 13,013 - - -
Neutropenia 11,217 - - -
Pyrexia 10,596 2,117 - 5,252

"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.

dexamethasone shortage vs Corticosteroid peer index

Shortage status

FDA shortage listing is active for dexamethasone (status: Current). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FDA list a shortage for dexamethasone while peers remain indexed?
Yes - dexamethasone matched an active FDA shortage listing (Current) while 7 other Corticosteroid SPL records remain in this peer index for field comparison only.

Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Field note for dexamethasone: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Decadron SPL strings.