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⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Dexamethasone

Form: tablet 0.5mg

Indication

Shock, Bronchial asthma, Status asthmaticus, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, Severe allergies, Skin diseases, Hyperpyrexia, Bacteraemia, Toxaemia, Acute adrenocortical insufficiency, Cortisosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Eczema, Urticaria, Cerebral oedema, other indications where glucocorticoid therapy is required.,

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Oral Anti-inflammatory Adult: 0.75-9 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses; Screening test for Cushing's syndrome Adult: 0.5 mg every 6 hr for 48 hr after determining baseline 24-hr urinary 17-hydroxycorticosteroid (17-OHCS) concentrations. During the second 24 hr of dexamethasone admin, urine is collected and analysed for 17-OHCS. Alternatively, after a baseline plasma cortisol determination, 1 mg may be given at 11 pm and plasma cortisol determined at 8 am the next morning. Plasma cortisol and urinary output of 17-OHCS are depressed after dexamethasone admin in normal individuals but remain at basal levels in patients with Cushing's syndrome. Acute exacerbations in multiple sclerosis Adult: 30 mg daily for 1 wk followed by 4-12 mg daily for 1 mth.

Child Dose

Oral Anti-inflammatory Child: 1 mth-18 yr: 10-100 mcg/kg daily in 1-2 divided doses via oral admin, adjusted according to response; up to 300 micrograms/kg daily may be used in emergency situations. Acute exacerbations in multiple sclerosis Child: 1 mth-12 yr: 100-400 mcg/kg daily in 1-2 divided doses; 12-18 yr: Initially 0.5-24 mg daily. Max. 24 mg daily.

Contraindication

Ocular herpes simplex is an example of absolute contraindication to corticosteroid therapy. Relative contraindications are: Gastrointestinal ulcer, acute or chronic infections, osteoporosis, pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, renal insufficiency, hypertension, history of psychotic illness, immediate before prophylactic immunization and finally hypersensitivity to Dexamethasone.

Mode of Action

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It suppresses normal immune response.

Introduction

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Uses of DEXAMETHASONE(IPC) Tablet

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Side effects of DEXAMETHASONE(IPC) Tablet

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How to use DEXAMETHASONE(IPC) Tablet

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How DEXAMETHASONE(IPC) Tablet works

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