Drug Name

Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Drug Uses

Decadron is used for treating confident conditions associated with decreased adrenal gland function. It is as well as used to treat very bad inflammation due to confident conditions, including very bad asthma, very bad allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, confident blood disorders, lupus, multiple sclerosis, as well as confident eye as well as skin conditions. It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Decadron as directed by your doctor.

Take Decadron by mouth with food.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Decadron.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Decadron is a corticosteroid. It works by decreasing or preventing tissues from responding to inflammation. It as well as modifies the body's response to confident immune stimulation.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Decadron, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Decadron at room temperature, between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Keep Decadron out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Decadron if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Decadron;
• you possess a systemic fungal infection;
• you are using mifepristone.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Substantial :

• Decadron may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who possess colds or infections. Tell your doctor incase you notice signs of infection similar fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Decadron before you receive any health examination or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Decadron may cause an elevation in blood pressure, salt as well as water retention, as well as increased potassium loss. You may need to restrict the take of salt as well as take a calcium supplement.
• Decadron can cause calcium loss as well as promote the development of osteoporosis. Take adequate calcium as well as vitamin D supplements.
• Diabetes patients -- Decadron may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Caution is advised when using Decadron in children; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in children as well as teenagers in some cases. They may need normal growth checks while they take Decadron.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: It is not known incase Decadron can cause harm to the fetus. Incase you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits as well as risks of using Decadron while you are pregnant. Decadron is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Decadron.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• mild nausea or vomiting.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); appetite loss; not light, tarry stools; changes in menstrual periods; convulsions; depression; diarrhea; dizziness; exaggerated sense of well-being; fever; common body discomfort; headache; increased pressure in the eye; joint or muscle pain; mood swings; muscle weakness; personality changes; prolonged sore throat, chilly, or fever; puffing of the face; very bad nausea or vomiting; swelling of feet or legs; unusual weight gain; vomiting bodily that looks similar coffee grounds; weakness; weight loss.

More Information

Decadron is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Incase your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.