Stedex Injection

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Stedex Injection Information

Stedex Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. The alternative uses of Stedex Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Stedex 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Stedex Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Such side effects of Stedex 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Stedex Injection is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Stedex Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Stedex Injection related warnings section.

Stedex Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Stedex Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Stedex Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Stedex Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Stedex Injection Benefits & Uses

Stedex Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Stedex Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Stedex Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Stedex Injection safe for pregnant women?


    No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Stedex in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Stedex Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Stedex in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Stedex is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Stedex Injection on the Kidneys?


    Information about safety of Stedex for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Stedex Injection on the Liver?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Stedex on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Stedex Injection on the Heart?


    Information about safety of Stedex for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown


Stedex Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stedex Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Stedex Injection

  • Is this Stedex Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Stedex Injection has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Stedex Injection as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Stedex Injection only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Stedex Injection for mental disorders.

    No

Stedex Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Stedex Injection


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Stedex Injection and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Stedex Injection


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Stedex Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Stedex Injection

Question almost 4 years ago

Is Stedex bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Stedex is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Stedex cause anemia?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Stedex might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Stedex induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

Question about 4 years ago

Is Stedex helpful in typhoid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Stedex is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Stedex work?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Stedex contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Stedex is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Stedex without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Stedex 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 it can cause bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-366

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Decadron® (dexamethasone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hemady™ (dexamethasone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hexadrol® (dexamethasone sodium phosphate)

National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Dexamethasone Ophthalmic. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Package Leaflet Information For The User [Internet]: Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment. Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd

leaflet [Internet]: Minims® Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% w/v. Minims

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