Dexamethasone and Glioblastoma

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Why is Dexamethasone used for brain tumors?

Dexamethasone is a steroid drug that has proven benefit in reducing the swelling (oedema) caused by some brain tumours. Swelling associated with brain tumours may contribute to the symptoms produced by the tumour including headaches and neurological deficits (such as weakness and loss of speech).