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Use of decadron (dexamethasone) prior to chemotherapy?

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Common practice: Used to prevent allergic reactions as well as for an anti-emetic (anti-nausea). Hope this helps.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

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Nausea and vomiting: Decadron (dexamethasone) can be used prior to chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting that may result from chemotherapy.

Answered 10/6/2019

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