why are cancer patients given decadron
Dexamethasone is also used alone or with other drugs to prevent or treat the following conditions related to cancer: 1  Anemia. 2  Cerebral edema (fluid build-up in the brain). 3  Drug hypersensitivity (allergic reactions). 4  Hypercalcemia (high blood levels of calcium).  Thrombocytopenia (low platelet levels).