Steron 5 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 22.07 (2 x 5: ৳ 220.70)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Control of severe allergic conditions
- Treatment of collagen diseases
- Management of dermatologic diseases
- Treatment of endocrine disorders
- Management of gastrointestinal diseases
- Treatment of hematologic disorders
- Management of neoplastic diseases
- Management of nervous system diseases
- Treatment of ophthalmic diseases
- Treatment of respiratory diseases
- Use in rheumatic disorders
- Diagnostic testing of adrenocortical hyperfunction
- Treatment of trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement
- Treatment of tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block
Pharmacology
Decreases inflammation and suppresses normal immune response
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage varies based on severity
- Tablet and injection dosages for adults and children
- Use for dexamethasone suppression test
- Dosage for systemic therapy in adults and emergencies
- Recommended local therapy doses and frequency of injections
Interaction
- Interaction with diuretics and cardiac glycosides
- Interaction with antidiabetics
- Interaction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Interaction with oral anti-coagulants
- Less effectiveness with liver enzyme inducing drugs
- Interaction with salicylates
- Interaction 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, use during pregnancy if benefit justifies risk, caution with breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Use lowest possible dose
- Caution in cardio-renal patients
- Minimize drug-induced secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
- Caution in gastrointestinal disorders
- Consideration for patients at risk of osteoporosis
- Neuro-psychiatric considerations
Use in Special Populations
Titration to lowest effective dose in pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
Unlikely, supportive and symptomatic therapy for treatment of overdosage
Storage Conditions
- Tablet storage conditions
- Injection storage conditions