B-Dexa 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 50.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 5.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Belsen pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Control of severe allergic conditions
- Treatment of collagen diseases
- Management of dermatologic diseases
- Endocrine disorder treatment
- Gastrointestinal disease management
- Hematologic disorder treatment
- Treatment of neoplastic diseases
- Management of nervous system conditions
- Ophthalmic disease treatment
- Renal disease management
- Respiratory disease treatment
- Rheumatic disorder therapy
- Diagnostic testing for adrenocortical hyperfunction
Pharmacology
- Synthetic glucocorticoid
- Decreases inflammation
- Inhibits leukocyte migration
- Reverses capillary permeability
- Suppresses normal immune response
Dosage & Administration
- Varied oral dosages for adults and children
- Short dexamethasone suppression test
- Different routes of administration
- Instructions for intravenous and intramuscular injections
- Dosage adjustment based on condition severity
Interactions
- Interaction with diuretics and cardiac glycosides
- Impact on antidiabetics
- Potential effects on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Effects when used with liver enzyme inducing drugs
- Caution with concomitant use of salicylates and antacids
Contraindications
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Fungal infections
- Viral infections
- Glaucoma
- Hypersensitivity to corticosteroids
Side Effects
- Endocrine and metabolic disturbances
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Musculo-skeletal effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Dermatological effects
- Central Nervous System effects
- Ophthalmic effects
- Immunosuppressive effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Breastfeeding caution for mothers on high doses
Precautions & Warnings
- Use smallest effective dose
- Caution in cardio-renal conditions
- Minimize endocrine side effects
- Be cautious in gastrointestinal conditions
- Consider musculoskeletal risks
- Monitor neuro-psychiatric effects
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric dosage considerations
Overdose Effects
- Unlikely but supportive therapy needed
Storage Conditions
- Specific storage conditions for tablets
- Instructions for injection storage