Deltasone 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Rheumatic Disorders
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Dermatologic Diseases
  • Allergic States
  • Respiratory Diseases
  • Hematologic Disorders
  • Edematous States
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases

Pharmacology

  • Synthetic adrenocortical drug
  • Glucocorticoid properties
  • Inhibition of Phospholipase A2
  • Rapid and well absorption
  • Metabolized in the liver
  • Excreted in the urine

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult Nephrotic Syndrome dosage
  • Adult Anti-inflammatory dosage
  • Adult Acute Asthma dosage
  • Adult Allergic Conditions dosage
  • Pediatric Asthma dosage
  • Pediatric Anti-inflammatory dosage
  • Pediatric Immunosuppression dosage

Interaction

  • Reduction by Aminoglutethimide
  • Reduction by Antacids
  • Reduction by Barbiturates
  • Reduction by Carbamazepine
  • Reduction by Griseofulvin
  • Reduction by Mitotane
  • Reduction by Phenylbutazone
  • Reduction by Phenytoin
  • Reduction by Primidone
  • Reduction by Rifampin
  • Potassium reduction by Deltasone
  • Hypokalemia risk with Digitalis
  • Careful immunization

Contraindications

  • Systemic infections without specific anti-infective therapy
  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
  • Ocular herpes simplex

Side Effects

  • Increased appetite
  • Indigestion
  • Nervousness or restlessness
  • Skin color changes
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Flushing of face or cheeks
  • Hiccups
  • Increased sweating
  • Sensation of spinning

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Benefit to the mother vs risk to the foetus
  • Presence in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Psychological disturbances
  • Osteoporosis
  • Post-menopausal women
  • Chronic nephritis
  • Cushing's habitus
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Muscular weakness
  • Increased susceptibility to infection
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Psychiatric disturbances

Overdose Effects

  • Adverse effects after prolonged use
  • Symptomatic treatment
  • Gradual dose reduction

Therapeutic Class

Glucocorticoids

Storage Conditions

Cool and dry place, protected from light, Keep out of the reach of children

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