Demerol (Meperidine Syrup and Oral Solution) and Dexacen-4 injection

• Generic Name: meperidine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Demerol, Demerol HCl, Meperitab

• It is used to ease pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: dexamethasone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

Dexacen-4 is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Dexacen-4 is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders, eye conditions, blood cell disorders, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormone levels.

Dexacen-4 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.