Dexamethasone Injection is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Dexamethasone Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Dexamethasone Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Dexamethasone Injection are Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. While these are the most often observed Dexamethasone Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Dexamethasone Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Dexamethasone Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Dexamethasone Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dexamethasone Injection related warnings section.
Dexamethasone Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Infections, Liver Disease, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Dexamethasone Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Dexamethasone Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dexamethasone Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Dexamethasone Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Dexamethasone Injection safe for pregnant women?
Dexamethasone Injection can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Dexamethasone Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Dexamethasone Injection should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dexamethasone Injection on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Dexamethasone Injection. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dexamethasone Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Dexamethasone Injection. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Dexamethasone Injection only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dexamethasone Injection on the Heart?
Use of Dexamethasone Injection may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
Dexamethasone Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dexamethasone Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dexamethasone Injection habit forming or addictive?
Dexamethasone Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Dexamethasone Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dexamethasone Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dexamethasone Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dexamethasone Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dexamethasone Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexamethasone Injection
Information about the interaction of Dexamethasone Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No. Dexamethasone Injection Should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Dexamethasone Injection can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Yes, Dexamethasone Injection can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Yes, long-term use of Dexamethasone Injection can cause high blood pressure because Dexamethasone Injection can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can cause an increase in blood pressure.
Yes, use of Dexamethasone Injection for long-term can result in weight gain due to increased appetite and fluid retention which causes weight gain in the patient, if the drug is taken in form of a tablet.
Yes, long-term use of Dexamethasone Injection may cause low potassium in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
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