- Conditions where the anti-inflammatory and immune suppressive effects of the corticosteroids are desirable especially in acute emergencies and during intensive care
- For the management of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
- Shock due to Hemorrhage, Trauma, or after Surgery.
- Cerebral edema.
- For the management of patients with recurrent or inoperable brain tumors.
- Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (antenatal prophylaxis).
- For acute attack of bronchial asthma and in combination with bronchodilators.