Decadron and Slynd

• Generic Name: dexamethasone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

Dexamethasone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, kidney problems, skin conditions, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: drospirenone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Slynd

Slynd (drospirenone) is a progestin only birth control pill (oral contraceptive).

Slynd help to lower the chance of becoming pregnant when taken as directed.

Your chance of getting pregnant depends on how well you follow the directions for taking your birth control pills. The better you follow the directions, the less chance you have of getting pregnant.

Slynd does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).