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Dexasone 4 mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Secondary and off-label uses of Dexasone 4 mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Dexasone 4 mg Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Dexasone 4 mg Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dexasone 4 mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Dexasone 4 mg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Dexasone 4 mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Dexasone 4 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dexasone 4 mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Dexasone 4 mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dexasone 4 mg Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Dexasone 4 mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dexasone 4 mg Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Dexasone 4 mg 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dexasone 4 mg Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Dexasone 4 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Dexasone shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Dexasone 4 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Dexasone 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 Dexasone 4 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Dexasone may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dexasone 4 mg Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Dexasone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Dexasone only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dexasone 4 mg Injection on the Heart?
Use of Dexasone may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
Dexasone 4 mg 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 Dexasone 4 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dexasone 4 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Dexasone 4 mg Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Dexasone 4 mg Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Dexasone 4 mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Dexasone 4 mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dexasone 4 mg Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Dexasone 4 mg Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexasone 4 mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dexasone 4 mg Injection with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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