Dexticort Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Warnings Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dexamethasone Na phosphate

Indications/Uses

Used in cerebral edema associated w/ anorexia or malignancy, collagen disease, severe anaphylaxis, severe obstructive pulmonary diseases unrelieved by conventional treatment. RA, rheumatic spondylitis, OA, polyarthritis. Gout. Acute exacerbation of chronic allergic disorders eg, bronchial asthma.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IM, IV inj Adult 0.05-0.2 mg/kg/day. Childn 6-40 mcg/kg or 0.235-1.25 mg/m² once or bid.

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Contraindications

Systemic infections.

Warnings

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Special Precautions

History of TB, recent MI, CHF, HTN, DM, osteoporosis, peptic ulceration. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescents.

Adverse Reactions

GI ulceration, proximal myopathy, osteoporosis, adrenal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, fluid & electrolyte imbalance, wt gain, neuropsychiatric effects, glaucoma, exacerbation of viral or fungal infections, impaired wound healing, hyperglycemia, thromboembolism.

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Drug Interactions

Phenobarb, rifampicin, ephedrine, phenytoin, coumarin anticoagulants.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

D07XB05 - dexamethasone ; Belongs to the class of moderately potent (group II) corticosteroids in other combinations. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dexticort inj 4 mg/mL

Packing/Price

2 mL x 10 × 1's;2 mL x 1's

Form

Dexticort inj 5 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 50 × 1's

Dexticort

dexamethasone

Manufacturer:

LBS

Distributor:

Phil Pharmawealth