DXN 5 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 15.00 (10's pack: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
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
- Diagnostic testing of adrenocortical hyperfunction
- Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement
- Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block
- Pharmacology: Decreases inflammation
- Pharmacology: Suppresses normal immune response
Dosage & Administration
- Oral tablet dosages for adults and children
- Short dexamethasone suppression test
- Dexamethasone injection methods
- Intravenous administration precautions
- Intra-articular and intrabursal injection doses
- Frequency of local therapy injections
Interaction
- Interaction with diuretics and cardiac glycosides
- Interaction with antidiabetics
- Interaction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Effect on liver enzyme inducing drugs
- Concurrent use with salicylates
- Effect of antacids on glucocorticoid absorption
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
- Musculoskeletal effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Dermatological effects
- Central Nervous System effects
- Ophthalmic effects
- Immunosuppressive effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in breast milk
- Advice for mothers taking 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
- Observation for neuro-psychiatric effects
Use in Special Populations
- Titration of pediatric patients to lowest effective dose
Overdose Effects
- Unlikelihood of overdosage
- Supportive and symptomatic therapy
Storage Conditions
- Tablet storage instructions
- Injection storage instructions
- Temperature and light exposure precautions
- Protection from freezing