How many "moles" of glucocorticoids?
The entries for i.v. dexamethasone in the German National Formulary are inconsistent and can lead to differences of about 25% in calculating the dosage on a molar basis. The authors recommend a standardization of declarations of the contents of i.v. glucocorticoids.
Moskopp
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Neurosurgical Department, University of Münster, Fed. Rep. of Germany.
Horch
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Wassmann
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D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis*; D004348:Drug Labeling / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008970:Molecular Weight
D003907:Dexamethasone