Roxadex 6 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 36.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Nuvista pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Allergic states
- Collagen disease
- Dermatologic diseases
- Endocrine disorders
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Hematologic disorders
- Neoplastic diseases
- Nervous system
- Ophthalmic diseases
- Renal diseases
- Respiratory diseases
- Rheumatic disorders
- Miscellaneous
Pharmacology
- Decreases inflammation
- Inhibits migration of leukocytes
- Reversal of capillary permeability
- Suppresses normal immune response
Dosage & Administration
- Oral dosages for adults
- Oral dosages for children
- Short dexamethasone suppression test
- Intravenous (IV) administration
- Intramuscular (IM) administration
- Local injection administration
- Dilution with infusion fluid
- Dosage for systemic therapy in adults
- Recommended local therapy doses
Interaction
- Enhanced potassium loss with diuretics
- Impaired glucose tolerance with antidiabetics
- Increased incidence of gastro-intestinal ulceration with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Altered need for oral anti-coagulants
- Less effectiveness with liver enzyme inducing drugs
- Potential reduction in glucocorticoid dosage with salicylates
- Impaired gastro-intestinal absorption with antacids
Contraindications
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Systemic and ophthalmic fungal infections
- Viral infections
- Glaucoma
- Hypersensitivity to corticosteroids
Side Effects
- Endocrine and metabolic disturbances
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Musculo-skeletal effects
- Gastro-intestinal effects
- Dermatological effects
- Central Nervous System effects
- Ophthalmic effects
- Immunosuppressive effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Potential presence in breast milk
- Advice against breastfeeding for mothers on high dosages
Precautions & Warnings
- Use of lowest possible dose
- Caution in cardio-renal patients
- Minimization of drug-induced secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
- Caution in gastrointestinal conditions
- Consideration for patients at risk of osteoporosis
- Monitoring for potential acute myopathy
Use in Special Populations
- Titration to the lowest effective dose for pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Supportive and symptomatic therapy
Storage Conditions
- Tablet storage instructions
- Injection storage instructions
- Protection from light and moisture
- Temperature requirements
- Protection from freezing
- Keep out of the reach of children