D-cort 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.86 (10 x 10: ৳ 86.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 8.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Allergic conditions in asthma
- Atopic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Drug hypersensitivity reactions
- Perennial allergic rhinitis
- Serum sickness
- Collagen diseases
- Dermatologic diseases
- Endocrine disorders
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Hematologic disorders
- Neoplastic diseases
- Nervous system disorders
- Ophthalmic diseases
- Renal diseases
- Respiratory diseases
- Rheumatic disorders
- Diagnostic testing of adrenocortical hyperfunction
Pharmacology
- Synthetic glucocorticoid
- Decreases inflammation
- Inhibits leukocyte migration
- Reverses capillary permeability
- Suppresses normal immune response
Dosage & Administration
- Oral dosages from 1mg to 10mg for adults
- Oral dosages from 0.03mg/kg to 0.20mg/kg for children
- Intravenous, intramuscular, or local injection
- Dosage depends on severity of condition and patient response
Interaction
- Diuretics and/or cardiac glycosides
- Antidiabetics
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Oral anti-coagulants
- Liver enzyme inducing drugs
- Salicylates
- Antacids
Contraindications
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Systemic and ophthalmic fungal infections
- Viral infections
- Glaucoma
- Hypersensitivity to corticosteroids
Side Effects
- Cushing-like syndrome
- Hirsutism
- Menstrual irregularities
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Myopathy
- Gastric and duodenal ulceration
- Impaired wound healing
- Glaucoma
- Increased susceptibility to infections
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use during pregnancy only if benefits justify risks
- Appear in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Lowest possible dose should be used
- Caution in cardio-renal patients
- Gradual reduction of dosage
- Use with caution in peptic ulcers and ulcerative colitis
- Consideration for patients at risk of osteoporosis
- Special consideration for patients at risk of acute myopathy
Use in Special Populations
- Minimize potential growth effects in pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Treatment by supportive and symptomatic therapy
Storage Conditions
- Tablet: Store in cool & dry place
- Tablet: Protected from light & moisture
- Injection: Store below 30°C
- Injection: Protected from light
- Injection: Do not freeze