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Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone: potent synthetic glucocorticoid (Decadron), ATC H02AB02, 0.75 mg equals 5 mg prednisone; RECOVERY trial 6 mg daily cut COVID-19 mortality in oxygen-requiring patients; WHO-recommended for severe COVID-19.
Dexamethasone suppression test
Dexamethasone suppression test (DST, Liddle test): endocrine test giving dexamethasone and measuring cortisol to detect Cushing's syndrome and mild autonomous cortisol secretion; 1-mg overnight form has 98.6% sensitivity, 90.6% specificity.
Dexamyl
Dexamyl (Drinamyl in the UK) was a Smith, Kline & French combination of dextroamphetamine and amobarbital, launched in 1950 for depression, anxiety, and obesity; the most prescribed amphetamine product of its era, withdrawn after FDA action in 1976.
Dexbrompheniramine
Dexbrompheniramine, also called D-brompheniramine or Disomer, is the dextrorotary stereoisomer of the alkylamine antihistamine brompheniramine; its maleate salt, first approved in 1963, treated hay fever and cold symptoms in products such as Drixoral.
Dexchlorpheniramine
Dexchlorpheniramine (Polaramine) is the S-enantiomer of chlorpheniramine, a first-generation sedating H1 antihistamine about twice as active as the racemate, used for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and urticaria.
Dexfenfluramine
Dexfenfluramine (Redux) is the purified d-enantiomer of fenfluramine, a serotonergic appetite suppressant approved in 1996 for obesity and withdrawn in 1997 over heart valve disease.
Dexibuprofen
Dexibuprofen, or S(+)-ibuprofen, is the active single-enantiomer form of the NSAID ibuprofen, used for pain, inflammation, and fever with a lower risk of adverse events than ibuprofen.
Dexion (company)
Dexion is a storage solutions company founded in London in 1937 by the Greek-Australian engineer Demetrius Comino, known for pallet racking, shelving, and warehouse automation, and owned since 2018 by Spain's Gonvarri.
Dexketoprofen
Dexketoprofen, also called dexketoprofen trometamol (Keral), is the active S-(+) enantiomer of ketoprofen, an NSAID for mild to moderate pain; approved in Europe (oral 1998, injectable 2002) but not by the US FDA.
Dexloxiglumide
Dexloxiglumide (CR-2017), the (R)-isomer of loxiglumide, is a selective CCK1/CCKA receptor antagonist developed by Rotta for IBS-C; it accelerates gastric emptying but failed large phase 3 IBS trials.
Dexmecamylamine
Dexmecamylamine (TC-5214, S-(+)-mecamylamine), a nicotinic channel modulator by Targacept and AstraZeneca; failed four Phase III trials as an antidepressant adjunct and was discontinued.
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist sedative for ICU and procedural sedation; approved 1999, it preserves respiratory drive, reduces delirium, and causes bradycardia and hypotension.
Dexmethylphenidate
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin, Focalin XR) is the d-threo enantiomer of methylphenidate, a schedule II CNS stimulant for ADHD in adults and children, dosed at half the racemic methylphenidate dose.
Dexory
Dexory, formerly BotsAndUs, is a British logistics-technology company founded in 2015 that uses autonomous robots and AI to give warehouses a real-time digital view of inventory.
Dexpramipexole
Dexpramipexole (KNS-760704, BIIB050), the R(+) enantiomer of pramipexole, is an oral small molecule that failed phase 3 testing in ALS (EMPOWER) and is now developed as an eosinophil-lowering therapy for eosinophilic asthma.
Dexrazoxane
Dexrazoxane (Zinecard, Totect, Savene), a bisdioxopiperazine EDTA analog and topoisomerase II inhibitor, is the only approved drug for preventing anthracycline cardiotoxicity and for treating anthracycline extravasation.
DEXRON
DEXRON is a General Motors trademark covering a family of automatic transmission fluid specifications and licensed fluids, first introduced in 1968 and still in use today.
Dexter (TV series)
Dexter is a Showtime crime drama (2006-2013, 8 seasons, 96 episodes) starring Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, a Miami blood-spatter analyst and vigilante serial killer, adapted from Jeff Lindsay's Darkly Dreaming Dexter and expanded into New Blood, Original Sin, and Resurrection.
Dexter and the Moonrocks
Dexter and the Moonrocks, an American rock band formed in 2021 near Abilene, Texas, plays self-described "Western Space Grunge" blending country and grunge. Members James Tuffs, Ryan Anderson, Ty Anderson, and Ryan Fox signed to Severance Records; "Freakin' Out" topped Alternative Airplay.
Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher (born 1966) is an English actor and director, a child star of Bugsy Malone and Press Gang, later director of Wild Bill, Eddie the Eagle, Rocketman, and uncredited finisher of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Dexter Fowler
Dexter Fowler (William Dexter Fowler, born 1986) is a retired American MLB switch-hitting center fielder (2008–2021) who won the 2016 World Series with the Cubs, hit the first Game 7 leadoff home run, and led MLB in triples since 2008.
Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon (1923-1990) was an American bebop tenor saxophonist from Los Angeles, known for 'The Chase,' Blue Note albums like Go!, his Copenhagen years, and his Oscar-nominated role in 'Round Midnight.
Dexter Holland
Dexter Holland, stage name of Bryan Keith Holland, is an American musician who leads the punk band The Offspring and earned a molecular biology PhD from USC in 2017.
Dexter Jackson (bodybuilder)
Dexter Jackson, 'The Blade' (born 1969, Jacksonville, Florida), American retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder; 2008 Mr. Olympia, record five Arnold Classic titles, 2012 Masters Olympia winner, career 1992–2020.
Dexter King
Dexter Scott King (1961-2024), younger son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King; chaired the King Center, led the King estate's intellectual property, met James Earl Ray, and died of prostate cancer.
Dexter Lawrence
Dexter Lawrence II, NFL defensive tackle and nose tackle, Clemson All-American, drafted 17th overall by the Giants in 2019, traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in April 2026.
Dexter Lumis
Dexter Lumis, real name Samuel Shaw, is an American professional wrestler, a silent horror-styled WWE character, NXT Breakout Tournament 2019, Indi Hartwell storyline, and WWE Tag Team Champion with Joe Gacy in The Wyatt Sicks (July 2025 to January 2026); released by WWE April 24, 2026, then signed by TNA.
Dexter Manley
Dexter Manley, born 1959 in Houston, is a former NFL defensive end who starred for the Washington Redskins 1981-89, won Super Bowls XVII and XXII, recorded 103.5 sacks, overcame adult illiteracy, and was banned after a fourth failed drug test in 1991.
Dexter Morgan
Dexter Morgan, played by Michael C. Hall, is an antihero of the novel series Dexter and Showtime series, portrayed as a Miami-based forensic blood spatter analyst and vigilante serial killer.
Dexter Sol Ansell
Dexter Sol Ansell (born 2014) is a British child actor, Egg in HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and young Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games prequel; 2026 IMDb Breakout STARmeter winner, WME client.