Dexasone Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Local Product Insert

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dexamethasone (Inj: Na phosphate)

Indications/Uses

Anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antirheumatic & severe eczema.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab 0.5-10 mg daily. Inj 4-20 mg IM or slow IV.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Peptic ulcer, osteoporosis; acute infection, live vaccines. Lactation.

Special Precautions

CHF, HTN, DM; infectious disease; chronic renal failure, uraemia. Pregnancy. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Fluid & electrolyte retention, increased susceptibility to infection; growth retardation; cushingoid states; amenorrhea, hyperhidrosis, mental disturbances; intracranial HTN; acute pancreatitis; aseptic osteonecrosis.

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Drug Interactions

Barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampicin.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB02 - dexamethasone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Dexasone inj 4 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 50 × 1's

Form

Dexasone inj 5 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 50 × 1's

Form

Dexasone tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Form

Dexasone tab 500 mcg

Packing/Price

1000's

Dexasone

dexamethasone

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma