Warning: following text is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the judgment & judgment of you're pharmacist. it should not be construed to indicate that use of the pill is safe or effective for you. Consult your physician before using this drug.

Dexamethasone - oral

(dex-uh-meth-uh-sown)

common brand names: Decadron, Hexadrol

Simular Drugs : Decadron, Decadron, Decadron Phosphate

Related Drugs : Decadron, Decadron, Cpc Cort D, Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Dexpak, Solurex, Decadron, Decadron Phosphate

Decadron Usage: Dexamethasone is corticosteroid that reduces swelling and inflammation & is used at a variety about disorders such as skin diseases (psoriasis, hives), allergic conditions, breathing problems, cancer, blood disorders (anemia), digestive problems, eye disorders & since arthritis/bursitis.

How to use Decadron: Take with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Take it medication as prescribed. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your physician if you have any questions. If you taking this med only 1 time day, it should be taken in the morning before 9 a.m. oral concentrate can be mixed with juice or applesauce. If you have been taking this drug for long time, do not suddenly stop taking this without your doctor's approval. your dose may need to be gradually reduced.

Decadron side effects: can cause dizziness, nausea, indigestion, increased appetite, weight gain, weakness or sleep disturbances. If these effects persist or worsen, contact some your physician. Notify your doctor if you experience: vomiting of blood, black or tarry stools, puffing of face, swelling about the ankles or feet, unusual weight gain, prolonged sore throat or fever, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, mental/mood changes. in unlikely episode you have an allergic reaction to this pill, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Decadron Precautions: do not have vaccination, other immunization, or any skin test while you are taking this drug unless youre healthcare professional specifically tells you that you may. Before you take this drug, tell you're pharmacist if you are pregnant, think that you may be pregnant or wish to become pregnant. If you become pregnant, contact your healthcare professional. Because this drug appears in breast milk contact you're doctor before breast-feeding. this medication can cause growth suppression in infants. Before you take it drug, tell your healthcare professional some your entire medical history, particularly: liver or kidney disease, heart disease, intestinal problems, underactive thyroid gland, HBP, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis (brittle bones), herpes eye infection, history of tuberculosis (TB) or seizures, history of ulcers or blood clots. If you have a history of ulcers or take big doses of aspirin or other arthritis medication, limit your consumption of alcoholic beverages while taking this tablet. it may make your stomach and intestines more susceptible to the irritating effects of alcohol, aspirin, and certain arthritis meds. Report any injuries or signs of infection (fever, sore throat, pain during urination, & muscle aches) that occur during treatment & within 12 months after treatment with this medication. some your dose may need to be adjusted or you may need to start taking the drug again. If you have diabetes, this med may increase you're blood sugar level. Test your urine for sugar (glucose) frequently & contact youre pharmacist if sugar is present; your dose about diabetes medication & your diet may need to be changed. If your sputum (the matter you cough up during an asthma attack) thickens or changes color from clear white to yellow, green, or gray, contact you're doctor; these changes may be signs of an infection.

Decadron medication interactions: Before you take this drug, tell youre pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially: aspirin, arthritis drug, anticoagulants ('blood thinners'), diuretics ('water pills'), estrogen (e.g., birth control pills), phenytoin, rifampin, phenobarbital, macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), ketoconazole, neostigmine, pyridostigmine, ambenomium, certain drugs for diabetes (e.g., glyburide, glipizide). do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Decadron Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Decadron special notes: Persons taking it pill for long-term therapy should wear or carry identification stating that they taking corticosteroid. do not allow anyone else to take this drug.

If you missed Decadron dose: If you miss dose, and taking 1 dose every other day: take the missed dose as soon as remembered if you remember the same morning, then resume your usual schedule. If you do not remember missed dose until later, skip the missed dose & resume your regular dosing schedule next day. If you take 1 dose daily, take missed dose as soon as remembered than resume you're regular dosing schedule. If you do not remember until the next day, skip missed dose. do not 'double-up' dose. If you take 2 or more doses per day, take the missed dose as soon as remembered unless It's near time for the following dose. in that case, take the missed & next dose together.

Decadron Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture, heat and sunlight. do not store in bathroom.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Dexamethasone