IM injAdult & childn >12 yr Initially 60 mg intragluteally, adjusted to 40-80 mg, Childn 6-12 yr Initially 40 mg. IA or IB inj Small areas: Up to 10 mg; large joints: Up to 40 mg; multiple locus involvement: Up to 80 mg.
Contraindications
Acute psychoses, ocular herpes simplex, serious fungal or viral infections, TB meningitis. Myasthenia gravis, metastatic carcinoma, diverticulitis, fresh intestinal anastomoses, active or latent peptic ulcer, chronic nephritis, HTN, thromboembolic tendencies, osteoporosis, DM, psychotic tendencies, acute or chronic infections. Renal impairment.
Special Precautions
Not for IV administration. Prolonged therapy. Pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions
Transient pain, local irritation, atrophy & depigmentation at inj site, joint discomfort.
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