MRI is the abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging. In laymen's terms, an MRI allows your doctor to take an image of your bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves and soft tissues. The technology uses magnetic signals to produce a more detailed and defined image, than say, an X-ray machine.
First: Dexamethasone brand names include: Ozurdex, Maxidex, (dexamethasone) Decadron, Baycadron. Answers from specialists on dexamethasone brand name. First: Dexamethasone brand names include: Ozurdex, Maxidex, (dexamethasone) Decadron, Baycadron. Answers from specialists on dexamethasone brand name.
Last reviewed on RxList 9/28/2016. Decadron (dexamethasone) is a corticosteroid, similar to a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands, used to treat arthritis, skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, intestinal disorders, severe allergies, and asthma. Decadron is also used to treat certain types of cancer and occasionally, cerebral edema.