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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dexamethasone Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Dexamethasone Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Dexamethasone Injection. If you are pregnant, do not take Dexamethasone Injection without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dexamethasone Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Dexamethasone Injection may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dexamethasone Injection on the Kidneys?
Dexamethasone Injection can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
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?
No, you will not get addicted to Dexamethasone Injection.
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?
Dexamethasone Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dexamethasone Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dexamethasone Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Dexamethasone Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexamethasone Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dexamethasone Injection.
Yes, Dexamethasone Injection can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
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.
Take Dexamethasone Injection as adviced by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Dexamethasone Injection works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
No, Dexamethasone Injection is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because Dexamethasone Injection suppresses the immune system that causes decreased immunity which can lead to infection to the patient taking it. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself.
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