Dextor 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.00 (20 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 10.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Dexamethasone Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Product
- Healthcare Supplies
Description
- A synthetic glucocorticoid used for controlling severe allergic conditions, collagen diseases, dermatological diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system conditions, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, rheumatic disorders, and various other medical conditions.
- Suppresses normal immune response and decreases inflammation.
- Dosage and administration vary based on the severity of the condition and patient response.
- Potential interactions with diuretics, cardiac glycosides, antidiabetics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, oral anticoagulants, liver enzyme inducing drugs, salicylates, antacids, and other medications.
- Contraindicated in gastric and duodenal ulcers, systemic and ophthalmic fungal infections, viral infections, glaucoma, and hypersensitivity to corticosteroids.
- Associated with various side effects including endocrine and metabolic disturbances, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, musculo-skeletal effects, gastrointestinal effects, dermatological effects, central nervous system effects, ophthalmic effects, and immunosuppressive effects.
- Pregnancy category C with caution advised during lactation.
- Precautions and warnings for general use, cardio-renal conditions, endocrine function, gastrointestinal health, musculoskeletal conditions, and neuro-psychiatric effects.
- Pediatric use considerations for minimizing growth effects and overdose effects treatment by supportive and symptomatic therapy.
- Storage conditions for tablets and injections.
Dimensions
Standard tablet and injection sizes
Color Options
- White tablet
- Clear injection solution
Functions
- Controls severe allergic conditions
- Suppresses inflammation and immune response
- Induces diuresis
- Remission of proteinuria
- Used for diagnostics
Materials
- Active ingredient: Dexamethasone
- Tablet: Cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate
- Injection: Dexamethasone sodium phosphate, benzyl alcohol, sodium citrate, citric acid, water for injection
Technical Specifications
- Tablet Dosage: 1-10mg daily for adults, 0.03-0.20mg/kg body weight for children
- Injection Dosage: Intravenous, intramuscular, or local administration based on severity and patient response
- Storage Conditions: Cool & dry place for tablets, Below 30°C for injections, protected from light and moisture
Design Elements
- Tablet shape: Round/square
- Injection vial shape: Standard
Usability Features
- Gradual dose reduction for long-term therapy
- Detailed dosage guidelines for different conditions
- Cautionary notes for specific patient groups
Color
White tablet, clear injection solution
Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Injection
Age Group
- Adults
- Children
Indications
- Allergic conditions
- Collagen diseases
- Dermatological diseases
- Endocrine disorders
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Hematologic disorders
- Neoplastic diseases
- Nervous system conditions
- Ophthalmic diseases
- Renal diseases
- Respiratory diseases
- Rheumatic disorders
- Pediatric patients
Mode of Action
Decreases inflammation, inhibits leukocyte migration, and suppresses normal immune response
Interaction
- Diuretics
- Cardiac glycosides
- Antidiabetics
- NSAIDs
- Oral anticoagulants
- Liver enzyme inducing drugs
- Salicylates
- Antacids
Contraindications
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Fungal infections
- Viral infections
- Glaucoma
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Endocrine and metabolic disturbances
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Musculo-skeletal effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Dermatological effects
- Central Nervous System effects
- Ophthalmic effects
- Immunosuppressive effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category C for pregnancy
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Lowest possible dose usage
- Caution in cardio-renal conditions
- Minimizing growth effects in pediatric patients
- Cautionary notes for various health conditions
- Avoiding abrupt dose reduction
Special Populations
- Pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
Unlikely, treated by supportive and symptomatic therapy
Storage
- Cool & dry place for tablets
- Below 30°C for injections, protected from light and moisture
Brand
Generic, may have multiple brand names