Gludex 5 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 22.06 (10's pack: ৳ 220.60)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Severe allergic conditions control
- Asthma treatment
- Dermatologic disease control
- Endocrine disorder treatment
- Gastrointestinal disease treatment
- Hematologic disorder treatment
- Neoplastic disease treatment
- Nervous system disorder treatment
- Ophthalmic disease treatment
- Renal disease treatment
- Respiratory disease treatment
- Rheumatic disorder treatment
- Diagnostic testing of adrenocortical hyperfunction
- Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement treatment
Pharmacology
- Synthetic glucocorticoid
- Decreases inflammation
- Inhibits leukocyte migration
- Reverses increased capillary permeability
- Suppresses normal immune response
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults and children
- Short dexamethasone suppression test
- Injection administration methods
- Dosage variations based on severity of condition
- Use of infusion fluids for injection
Interaction
- Interaction with diuretics and/or cardiac glycosides
- Impact on antidiabetics
- Interaction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Effect on oral anticoagulants
- Impact of liver enzyme inducing drugs
- Interaction with salicylates
- Impact of antacids on gastrointestinal 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
- Musculo-skeletal effects
- Gastro-intestinal effects
- Dermatological effects
- Central nervous system effects
- Ophthalmic effects
- Immunosuppressive effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use during pregnancy and lactation
- Presence in breast milk
- Advice for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- General precautions for corticosteroid use
- Cardio-renal caution
- Endocrine caution
- Gastrointestinal precautions
- Musculoskeletal caution
- Neuro-psychiatric precautions
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric patients dosage titration
Overdose Effects
- Likelihood of overdosage
- Supportive and symptomatic therapy
Storage Conditions
- Tablet storage instructions
- Injection storage instructions