Ciprodex ear drops contain ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria. Dexamethasone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Ciprodex is used to treat infections inside the ear, and infections of the ear canal.

Generic Dexone depresses formation, release, and activity of endogenous mediators of inflammation, including prostaglandins, kinins, histamine, liposomal enzymes, and complement expression. Also modifies the body's immune response.

Tobradex ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections. Dexamethasone is a steroid. Dexamethasone ophthalmic is used to treat the swelling associated with bacterial infections of the eye.

Thalidomide is used together with dexamethasone to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer). Thalidomide is also used to treat and prevent moderate to severe skin lesions caused by leprosy.