Drug Detail:Hemady (Dexamethasone (oral) [ dex-a-meth-a-sone ])
Generic Name: DEXAMETHASONE 20mg
Dosage Form: tablet
Drug Class: Glucocorticoids
Drug Detail:Hemady (Dexamethasone (oral) [ dex-a-meth-a-sone ])
Generic Name: DEXAMETHASONE 20mg
Dosage Form: tablet
Drug Class: Glucocorticoids
The recommended dosage of HEMADY is 20 mg or 40 mg, orally, once daily, on specific days depending on the treatment regimen. Refer to the Prescribing Information of the other anti-myeloma products used in combination with HEMADY for specific HEMADY dosing. HEMADY can be administered with or without food.
Dose-reduction for HEMADY is recommended for elderly patients, due to increased toxicity in these patients. Refer to the Prescribing Information of the other anti-myeloma products used as part of a combination regimen with HEMADY, for dosing recommendations in elderly patients.