The steroid showed the most benefit in patients who required oxygen, either through ventilation or less-invasive methods, but did not show any benefit for patients who did not require oxygen, Stat News reported.** Among patients who required a ventilator, dexamethasone reduced the death rate by 35%. Among patients who received supplemental oxygen but no ventilation, the drug reduced the death rate by 20%.** These rates were calculated at 28 days after the start of treatment, according to The Associated Press.
Dexamethasone cost about $11-$60 for a full treatment's worth.
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Dexamethasone cost about $11-$60 for a full treatment's worth.
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