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Quick Summary:

• Corticosteroids are naturally-derived or synthetically produced anti-inflammatory medications.  These are available as ointments, creams, pills, inhaled medications, or injections
• There are numerous varieties of corticosteroids. The brand names with corticosteroids include alclometasone dipropionate (Delonal), augmented betamethasone dipropionate (Deprolene), beclomethasone dipropionate (Diprosone), betamethasone sodium phosphate (Celestone), betamethasone valerate (Valisone), clobetasol propionate (Temovate), clocortolone pivalate (Cloderm), desonide (DesOwen, Tridesilon), desoximetasone (Topicort), dexamethasone (Decadron), fluocinonide (Lidex), flunisolide (AeroBid), fluocinolone acetonide (Synalar), flurandrenolide (Cordran), fluticasone propionate (Cutivate), halcinonide (Halog), hydrocortisone (Cortef), hydrocortisone sodium phosphate (Solu-Cortef), hydrocortisone valerate (Westcort), methylprednisolone (Medrol), methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol), mometasone furoate (Elocon), prednisolone sodium phosphate (Pred Fonte), prednisone (Deltasone), and triamcinolone acetonide (Aristocort) among others
• Corticosteroid Overdose is the accidental or intentional intake of the drug in dosage higher than prescribed
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of an overdose, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information for Dexamethasone Overdose?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used on Dexamethasone Overdose:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002582.htm (accessed on 09/20/2017)

http://drugabuse.com/library/steroid-overdose/ (accessed on 09/20/2017)

http://www.steroidabusehelp.com/five-dangerous-symptoms-of-steroid-overdose (accessed on 09/20/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/20/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles on Dexamethasone Overdose:

Okabe, J., Kimura, H., Kunou, N., Okabe, K., Kato, A., & Ogura, Y. (2003). Biodegradable intrascleral implant for sustained intraocular delivery of betamethasone phosphate. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 44(2), 740-744.

Cheng, W., Chen, J., & Chiang, C. (2013). Pharmacokinetics of betamethasone disodium phosphate loaded microparticle following pulmonary delivery. J. Food Drug Anal., 21, 101-108.

Rasu, R. S., Vouthy, K., Crowl, A. N., Stegeman, A. E., Fikru, B., Bawa, W. A., & Knell, M. E. (2014). Cost of pain medication to treat adult patients with nonmalignant chronic pain in the United States. Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy, 20(9), 921-928.

Ventola, C. L. (2011). The drug shortage crisis in the United States: causes, impact, and management strategies. Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 36(11), 740.

Hashimoto, Y., Funamoto, S., Sasaki, S., Negishi, J., Honda, T., Hattori, S., ... & Kishida, A. (2015). Corneal regeneration by deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) using decellularized corneal matrix. PloS one, 10(7), e0131989.