Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial

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Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial belongs to a group of chemicals known as corticosteroids and aids in reducing swelling,redness and itchiness associated in conditions such as eczema,allergies,arthritis,lung disease,sneezing,dermatitis and various skin rashes.Corticosteroids work by inhibiting the production of proteins that lead to inflammation.Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is available in topical (cream/ointment) formulations as well as in a nasal spray (liquid) form.

Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is administered by trained medical professionals,as Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is found in solution form to be administered intramuscularly or intravenously.Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial dosage is dependent upon the patient’s medical condition,any medication the patient may be on,the patient’s weight and age as well as on any side effects felt by the patient.Dosage for each individual is determined by the doctor.Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is safe to be administered to elderly patients and to infants aged 4 weeks above with normal kidney functions.

Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial.

Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is considered safe enough to be prescribed to children.Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial but not safe to be prescribed to pregnant and to lactating mothers.Fatigue,dizziness,headache and stomach problems are just a few of the common side effects felt by patients while undergoing treatment with Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial,these effects tend to resolve on their own in a few days’ time.

Indications

Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial can be used to treat:

• Allergies 
• Arthritis 
• Gastrointestinal illnesses
• Edema 
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Skin illnesses 

How Does Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial Work

Corticosteroids work by inhibiting the production of proteins that lead to inflammation by interacting with the human DNA sequence and preventing the transcription of proteins needed in an inflammatory process.

How To Use Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial 

Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial.

Dosage

Adult Dosage

Most commonly,Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is administered once daily for 3-5 days and then slowly tapered off over the course of two to three weeks.

Child Dosage 

For patients under the age of 18 years, the dosage is dependent upon their weight,height and age.Usually the dosage is restricted to a single ampule administered on alternate days.

Elderly Dosage 

Dosage is determined by the patient’s age and any comorbid diseases that a patient might be diagnosed with,e.g. hypertension,diabetes etc.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

This drug is not to be prescribed to expecting and lactating mothers as it may have fatal consequences for the unborn child.If you are undergoing treatment with Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial and become pregnant,inform your doctor immediately,the doctor will ask you to stop using Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial and is likely to replace it with a different pregnancy safe drug.It is unclear if Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial has any effect on breastmilk and therefore Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is not prescribed to lactating women till research and evidence proves that Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is safe.If you are planning to conceive and are taking Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial as treatment,then refer to the doctor.The physician is likely to change your medicine.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial:

• Allergy to Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial or any other medicine or food substance 
• Fungal infections 
• Tuberculosis 
• Pregnant women 
• Breastfeeding women 
• Glaucoma 
• Cataract 
• Hypertension
• Moderate to severe heart impairment

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial:

• Children 
• Cushing’s syndrome
• Mild to moderate heart impairment 
• Depression 
• Elderly age 

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial:

• Anticoagulants 
• Amphotericin B
• NSAIDS (eg aspirin)
• Selective-COX 2 inhibitors
• Antidiabetics 
• Anti-seizure medications 
• Phenobarbital 
• Rifampin 
• Antifungal medications

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial has certain side effects which include:

• Thrush 
• Easy bruising 
• Muscle weakness 
• Weight gain 
• Headache 
• Nausea 
• Soreness at the site of injection 

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Cataract 
• Bone loss 
• Cushing’s syndrome 

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe
• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) or diarrhoea –Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you’re sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water. If you have diarrhoea, replenish with plenty of water or other fluids. 
• Soreness at the site of injection- a cold compress can be used for 5 minutes to ease out the soreness.

Key Facts About Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial

• Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is a corticosteroids
• Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial comes in liquid form in an ampule 
• Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is to be administered by healthcare professionals
• Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is not safe to be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial needs to be tapered off and not to be stopped abruptly

FAQS

#1.HOW TO STORE Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial?

Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#2.HOW DOES Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial WORK?

Corticosteroids work by inhibiting the production of proteins that lead to inflammation by interacting with the human DNA sequence and preventing the transcription of proteins needed in an inflammatory process.

#3.HOW IS Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial SUPPOSED TO BE USED?

Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial.

#4.CAN I TAKE Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial DURING MY PREGNANCY?

No,Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is deemed unsafe to be used during pregnancy.

#5.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial?

• Thrush 
• Easy bruising 
• Muscle weakness 
• Weight gain 
• Headache 
• Nausea 
• Soreness at the site of injection 

#6.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial?

Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial under the supervision of a doctor.

#7.HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDICATION?

Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial is prescribed to be administered for 2-3 weeks or as advised by your doctor.

#8.IS Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial SAFE TO GIVE TO ELDERLY PATIENTS?

Yes.This drug can be easily and safely prescribed to patients above 50 years of age.

#9.WILL Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No,there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

#10.IS IT NORMAL TO FEEL LIGHTHEADED AFTER GETTING INJECTED WITH Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vial?

Yes,If Dexamedron 4mg Injection 25 vialmakes you feel dizzy or weak,stop what you’re doing and sit or lie down until you feel better and do not rise too fast or immediately from a sitting or lying down position to a standing posture.Do not drive or use tools or machinery in case of any of these effects.