Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid that has a powerful anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive action, which is used to treat severe allergies and inflammatory problems of the body, such as rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma or hives.
This medicine can be purchased from pharmacies upon presentation of a prescription, consisting of several presentations: tablets, vials and solution for injection.
- The presentation to be used by the individual will depend on the medical criteria.
- Location and disease to be treated.
- One of the worst known trade names in dexamethasone is decon.
It is indicated in various allergic and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatic problems, skin, eye, glandular, pulmonary, blood and gastrointestinal disorders.
For acute diseases, intravenous and intramuscular injections are ill-indicated, if possible after the acute phase has been overcome, the injectable should be replaced by oral corticosteroid therapy.
The dose of dexamethasone may vary, so it is important to carefully follow your doctor’s recommendations. Recommended doses are:
The starting dose ranged from 0. 75 to 15 mg per day, depending on the disease to be treated, the severity and response of the person. If prescribed for several days, the dose should be gradually reduced during treatment.
The initial dose of injectable dexamethasone, commonly used, can range from 0. 5 to 20 mg daily, depending on the specific disease to be treated, and administration should be performed by a healthcare professional.
Side effects that may occur during treatment with dexamethasone are: water retention, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, alkalosis with potassium depletion, hypertension, muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, fragility of the stomach, gastrointestinal regression problems in the healing of inheritances, skin fragility, acne, peticia and echinomosis, erythema, excessive sweating, allergic dermatitis, hives and angioedum.
In addition, there may be seizures, increased intracranial pressure, vertex, headache, depression, euphoria and psychotic disorders, changes in the endocrine system, eye problems, immunosuppression, anaphylactic reaction and oropharyngeal thrush. There may also be a reduction in the number of lymphocytes and monocytes, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, hypersensitivity, thromboembolism, weight gain, increased appetite, nausea, hiccups and discomfort.
Dexamethasone is contraindicated in people with systemic fungal infections or hypersensitivity to sulphites or any component present in the formula. In addition, it should not be used in people who have recently received live virus vaccines.
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