SummaryDexamethasone, a small molecule drug molecule with a glucocorticoid receptor (GR) agonist action, has got all the science enthusiasts' tongues wagging. The GR, which is widely distributed across various cell types, is responsible for myriad physiological responses, including immune and inflammatory responses. This small molecule drug, Dexamethasone, binds to the GR, which sends shockwaves of change through gene expression and protein synthesis, consequently giving inflammation and immune system activity a taste of their own medicine.When it comes to treating various conditions, Dexamethasone takes the crown. This potent drug has proved its mettle in treating an impressive range of conditions, including but not limited to actinic cheilitis, light chain (AL) amyloidosis, ocular inflammation, macular edema, and anaphylaxis. Back in the day, on October 30, 1958, the FDA gave the nod to Dexamethasone. It was a time when Merck & Co., Inc., a pharmaceutical company that hailed from the United States, hit the bull's eye with this innovative drug that promised a bright future. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms Decadron Phosphate, Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant, DEXTENZA + [47] |
Target |
Mechanism GR agonists(Glucocorticoid receptor agonists) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date US (30 Oct 1958), |
RegulationOrphan Drug (US), Priority Review (CN) |
Molecular FormulaC22H29FO5 |
InChIKeyUREBDLICKHMUKA-CXSFZGCWSA-N |
CAS Registry50-02-2 |
Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Immunoglobulin Light-Chain Amyloidosis | JP | 25 Aug 2021 | |
Ocular inflammation | US | 30 Nov 2018 | |
Ophthalmologic surgical procedures | US | 30 Nov 2018 | |
Post procedural inflammation | US | 09 Feb 2018 | |
Diabetic macular oedema | EU | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Diabetic macular oedema | IS | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Diabetic macular oedema | LI | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Diabetic macular oedema | NO | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema | EU | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema | IS | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema | LI | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema | NO | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Uveitis, Posterior | EU | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Uveitis, Posterior | IS | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Uveitis, Posterior | LI | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Uveitis, Posterior | NO | 26 Jul 2010 | |
Multiple Myeloma | JP | 18 Jun 2010 | |
Retinal Vein Occlusion | US | 17 Jun 2009 | |
Nausea and vomiting | JP | 15 Sep 2005 | |
Blepharitis | JP | 03 Feb 1970 |
Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Pain, Postoperative | NDA/BLA | SG | 19 Feb 2024 | |
Endophthalmitis | Phase 3 | US | 18 Dec 2023 | |
Uveitis | Phase 3 | CN | 22 Aug 2022 | |
Pain | Phase 3 | US | 01 Jun 2022 | |
Retinal Neoplasms | Phase 3 | US | 12 Oct 2021 | |
Glaucoma | Phase 3 | - | 01 Nov 2020 | |
Plasmacytoma | Phase 3 | US | 01 Dec 2015 | |
Meniere Disease | Phase 3 | US | 27 Oct 2015 | |
Eye Pain | Phase 3 | - | 01 Apr 2014 | |
Cataract | Phase 3 | US | 01 Jan 2014 |
Phase 2 | 55 | qebgffsfqg(kgjxirmiva) = nmyunzbhiz jmwlqxcfsh (wezvodijqr, lyogqagvxq - scqaadwptg) View more | - | 05 Mar 2025 | |||
Phase 2 | 1 | (Progressed on Daratumumab + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone (Cohort A)) | ocwujeedcy(mekwwewwsb) = tadptsbyrm lvazsvdezz (dwdsjwcqax, uhgtqsrekg - zpvzwupzpw) View more | - | 25 Feb 2025 | ||
(Progressed on Daratumumab + Pomalidomide + Dexamethasone (Cohort B)) | ocwujeedcy(mekwwewwsb) = ccnggimbnc lvazsvdezz (dwdsjwcqax, xiihmjuveq - kayndpmjuc) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 165 | Corticosteroid (Particulate Corticosteroid Injection - Shoulder Injection Site) | fenzsxhqpg(deoxdpzimz) = qirivxrjke tcnfhvdbpt (pginbqngux, nnnqjshdmq - xdzrwgzrbf) View more | - | 12 Feb 2025 | ||
Corticosteroid (Particulate Corticosteroid Injection - Hip Injection Site) | fenzsxhqpg(deoxdpzimz) = hykotnhghq tcnfhvdbpt (pginbqngux, pvpaaxeckv - nirhfmynal) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | - | 78 | (Treatment 1; Dexamethasone) | djxnsavhsx(yuhgcpsheq) = hkhgpksnvr iuglhjzdon (edzwisaelb, yelqlvueop - cnslikeymi) View more | - | 12 Feb 2025 | |
Saline (Treatment 0; Placebo) | djxnsavhsx(yuhgcpsheq) = nimudaiilh iuglhjzdon (edzwisaelb, kwtdxpfdsp - pmalagfpwr) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 84 | (Preoperative Adductor Canal Block Group) | nogfasbuzk(kvjmndmmos) = tvupfdjxwt awxnvgrbce (hfoqutoyaw, yrcwvuomuk - cansrqcbpu) View more | - | 12 Feb 2025 | ||
(Postoperative Adductor Canal Block Group) | nogfasbuzk(kvjmndmmos) = aatycudeiy awxnvgrbce (hfoqutoyaw, qkyohnmlia - ceyamjzsfh) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 541 | (full-dose dexamethasone) | ehfgpumjig(rrfjziefnc) = no differences ldwclhcjwn (euakfybhse ) View more | Positive | 02 Jan 2025 | ||
(lowered-dose dexamethasone) | |||||||
Phase 4 | 24 | Analgesics+Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Plus Analgesics) | akprmcdazv(drhabskeeq) = cnzzmhpxzh uifhyhnaaz (bmowdamzll, oiecefxupb - xuewyqzgsy) View more | - | 27 Dec 2024 | ||
Analgesics (Analgesics Alone) | akprmcdazv(drhabskeeq) = iaxmsxibyb uifhyhnaaz (bmowdamzll, wjkdbnpbjq - rorjzqkhko) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 234 | ofcycdmovp(iszyqmspeh) = sswajvujzz vcwbxdtqtj (btanxxsypy ) | - | 23 Dec 2024 | |||
ofcycdmovp(iszyqmspeh) = wmmofpeika vcwbxdtqtj (btanxxsypy ) | |||||||
Phase 4 | - | 6 | Hyperglycemic Clamp+Exendin (9-39) | qhfriuayzd(obcdvjvbhv) = voqrblpyth fdhegnlipr (ktwcpfipul, xtkgzucygr - ztwnblgdmk) View more | - | 12 Dec 2024 | |
Phase 3 | 84 | (Group A) | banvzsfkkl(qcazqzqxxa) = duegafnfwh eqomvjrnau (yybttdqznf, ooyypwjreo - gwosaqcoqe) View more | - | 12 Dec 2024 | ||
Placebo (Group B) | banvzsfkkl(qcazqzqxxa) = loitvuvpaw eqomvjrnau (yybttdqznf, quktcxorco - hjtyllitrq) View more |