DEXAPRO

DEXAMETHASONE 4MG/ML

Severe allergic responses, collagen conditions, respiratory conditions, haematological disorders, rheumatic conditions, skin conditions, gastrointestinal condition, oedema, ocular conditions, neoplastic conditions, and endocrine disturbances are some of the several medical conditions it is used to treat.

4 mg of dexamethasone, a steroid with immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory action, is injected in 2 milliliters.

The signs of inflammatory illness, such as redness, swelling, and pain induced by various medical ailments, are eased by anti-inflammatory action. On the other hand, immunosuppressive activity contributes to immune system relaxation. It can thus assist with autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, when your immune system attacks your own tissues by mistake.

As side effects of Dexamethasone 4 mg Injection 2 ml, mood changes, mental illness, muscle weakness, increased appetite, irregular or absent menstrual cycle, infections and infestations, blurry vision, difficulty sleeping or staying asleep, heartburn, peptic ulcer, muscle weakness, nausea, and pain or redness at the site of injection are some side effects experienced by some individuals.

Uses of Dexamethasone 4mg Injection

• It helps in anti-inflammation treatment
• Relieve allergic reactions
• Support cancer treatment
• Helps in Autoimmune diseases

How to Use Dexamethasone 4mg Injection

This medication is used by a doctor’s recommendation, so do not self-administer this medication

Working Process of Dexamethasone 4mg Injection

Injection of 4 mg of dexamethasone, a steroid that contains anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, is found in 2 millilitres. Signs of inflammatory disease, such as redness, swelling, and pain caused by various medical conditions, are treated by anti-inflammatory activity.

It can thus treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, when your immune system inadvertently harms your tissues.

Side effects of Dexamethasone 4mg Injection

• It causes severe allergic reactions
• Neurologic reactions
• Visual disturbance
• Risk of infection
• Tuberculosis
• Muscle weakness
• Loss of muscle mass
• Measles viral infections

Storage

Keep at a cool temperature

Interactions

Interactions with diseases

Special care is required when you use this medicine on patients like:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Liver failure
• Epilepsy
• Migraine
• Gastrointestinal Ulceration

Interaction with medicines

It reacts with:

• Rifampicin
• Rifabutin
• Aminoglutethimide
• Primidone
• Phenytoin

Interaction with food

Caffeine contain foods

Interaction with Beverages

Avoid caffeine contain drinks

Habit Forming

No

Class of drug

Corticosteriods

Advice

• For a better immune system, consume food which contains vitamins and minerals
• Avoid sugary food and food which contains trans fat
• Always wear a mask to prevent illness from spreading
• Mental wellness is very important for the immune system
• Maintain a social distance and avoid gathering
• Always wash your hands with soap or alcohol based sanitisers

Warnings:

• It may affect the children’s growth, so consult your doctor properly before giving it to children.
• For pregnant women, it is not safe, if it is necessary, kindly consult with your healthcare provider before consuming this medication
• For a breastfeeding mother, make sure to consult your healthcare provider before taking dexamethasone.
• You can’t buy this injection without a prescription

FAQs about Dexamethasone

Q1. Does this injection have a steroid property in it?

Ans. It has a corticosteroid that mimics the effects in the body.

Q2. Can I take this injection without of doctor?

Ans. This medication requires a valid prescription, or you will not buy this from any store.

Q3. Weight gain is the issue when you had treatment with Dexamethasone?

Ans. It can lead to weight gain

Q4. Is there a mood change while taking dexamethasone?

Ans. This is the side effect of the dexamethasone, in which there is a change in behaviour and emotions.