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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) | ||
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| Pronunciation |
 (par
a METH a sone AS e
tate) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Haldrone®; Stemex® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Corticosteroid, Oral |
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| Use |
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Treatment of variety of diseases including those of hematologic, allergic, inflammatory, neoplastic, and autoimmune origin |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: 2-24 mg/day |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Likely to inhibit maturation and growth in adolescents; at high doses (>15 mg/d) increased urinary excretion of nitrogen and calcium will occur |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: 1 mg |
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