Generic name: dexamethasone
Dosage form: surgical combo kit
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.
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DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE
For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use Only
Rx only
DESCRIPTION
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, is a water-soluble inorganic ester of dexamethasone which produces a rapid response even when injected intramuscularly.
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, USP chemically is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro- 11,17-dihydroxy-16-methyl-21-(phosphonooxy)-, disodium salt, (11ß, 16α).
It occurs as a white to creamy white powder, is exceedingly hygroscopic, is soluble in water and its solutions have a pH between 7.0 and 8.5. It has the following structural formula:
Each mL of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP (Preservative Free) contains dexamethasone sodium phosphate, USP equivalent to 10 mg dexamethasone phosphate; 24.75 mg sodium citrate, dihydrate; and Water for Injection, q.s. pH adjusted with citric acid or sodium hydroxide, if necessary. pH: 7.0 to 8.5.
Each mL Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP (Preserved)<...
