General Information
Revision date
2008-02-12
Product name
Dexamethasone Acetate
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
USP Reference Standards and Authentic Substances are used for chemical tests and assays in analytical, clinical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
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Section 2
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Hypersensitivity to material; ocular herpes simplex or optic neuritis; eye infections; AIDS or HIV infection; heart disease or recent heart attack; intestinal anastomoses; strongyloides infestation; diabetes mellitus; myasthenia gravis; impaired kidney function; esophagitis; gastritis, colitis, or peptic ulcer; chickenpox or measles (including recent exposure); tuberculosis; systemic fungal infections; high blood pressure; chronic infections; psychotic tendencies; hypothyroidism; glaucoma; cataracts; cirrhosis; cerebral malaria; and osteoporosis. Cross Sensitivity: Persons sensitive to other corticosteroids may also be sensitive to this material. Target Organs: n/f For additional information on toxicity, see Section 11.
