Dexam 5 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 10.00 (10's pack: ৳ 100.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions
- Control of collagen diseases like lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis
- Treatment of dermatologic diseases like pemphigus and severe erythema multiforme
- Management of endocrine disorders such as primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
- Control of gastrointestinal diseases like regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis
- Treatment of hematologic disorders like acquired hemolytic anemia and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Management of neoplastic diseases like leukemias and lymphomas
- Treatment of nervous system conditions including acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis
- Control of ophthalmic diseases like temporal arteritis and uveitis
- Inducing diuresis or remission of proteinuria in renal diseases
- Management of respiratory diseases like pulmonary tuberculosis and sarcoidosis
- Adjunctive therapy for short-term administration in acute gouty arthritis
- For systemic lupus erythematosus and other rheumatic disorders
- Used for diagnostic testing of adrenocortical hyperfunction
- Treatment of tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block
- Pharmacology: Synthetic glucocorticoid
- Decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes
- Suppresses normal immune response
- Dosage & Administration: Daily oral dosages vary from 1 mg to 10 mg for adults
- Dosage & Administration: Daily dosages for children from 0.03-0.20 mg/kg body weight
- Dosage & Administration: Intravenous, intramuscular or local injection
- Interaction: Enhanced potassium loss with diuretics and/or cardiac glycosides
- Interaction: Impaired glucose tolerance when using antidiabetic drugs
- Interaction: Increased risk of gastrointestinal ulceration with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Contraindications: Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Contraindications: Systemic and ophthalmic fungal infections
- Contraindications: Viral infections like varicella and herpes genitalis infections
- Side Effects: Cushing-like syndrome
- Side Effects: Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Side Effects: Musculo-skeletal effects like myopathy and osteoporosis
- Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal effects including ulceration
- Pregnancy & Lactation: Pregnancy Category C
- Pregnancy & Lactation: Should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies risk
- Pregnancy & Lactation: Glucocorticoids appear in breast milk
- Precautions & Warnings: The lowest possible dose should be used
- Precautions & Warnings: Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure
- Use in Special Populations: Pediatric patients should be titrated to the lowest effective dose
- Overdose Effects: Treatment is by supportive and symptomatic therapy
- Storage Conditions: Tablet should be stored in a cool & dry place, protected from light & moisture
- Storage Conditions: Injection should be stored below 30°C, protected from light