Tell the doctor about your current health issues, medications, and medical history so that the physician can properly prescribe the right medicine and dose.
Conditions to inform the doctor about before taking the medicine:
Obtain doctor's approval for immunizations/vaccinations
Avoid contact with individuals recently immunized with live vaccines (e.g., nasal flu vaccine)
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Instructions for Taking Medication:
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor.
To avoid stomach discomfort, take it with food or milk.
If taking the tablet form, swallow with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 millilitres), unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
If using the liquid form, carefully measure the dosage using a special measuring device/spoon.
Dosage Schedule:
If taking it once daily, take it before 9 AM in the morning.
For non-daily schedules, mark your calendar with reminders for consistency.
Dosage and Duration:
Dosage and duration depend on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Take exactly as prescribed and follow the dosing plan carefully.
Your doctor may gradually reduce your dose to prevent side effects.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Never double up to make up for a missed dose.
Overdose:
Overdosing on this medication can be harmful, causing severe symptoms such as loss of consciousness or breathing problems.
Discontinuation Warning:
Consult the doctor before stopping to prevent worsening conditions.
Stopping the drug suddenly can cause nausea, dizziness, tiredness, or muscle/joint pain.
Your doctor may gradually reduce your dose to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Interactions with Other Drugs
Drug Interactions
To avoid serious side effects, keep track of all medications you're using, including herbal products, and consult your doctor or pharmacist before making any changes.
Specific Interactions
This medication may interact with:
Aldesleukin
Drugs causing bleeding or swelling (e.g., clopidogrel, warfarin, aspirin, ibuprofen)
Mifepristone
It can also affect the effectiveness of other drugs, including certain cancer medications and praziquantel.
Aspirin Usage
Continue low-dose aspirin for heart or stroke prevention unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
Lab Tests
Be cautious, as this medicine can interfere with specific lab tests, potentially causing false results. Inform lab staff and healthcare providers about your medication usage.
Storage
Keep away from children
Throw away the expired medicine
Keep at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture.
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Corticosteroid (steroid), also known as a glucocorticoid
(steroid), also known as a glucocorticoid
Generic name
Generic
Generic brand (Rayos— delayed-release tablets)
Brand name
Decadron (no longer commercially available)
Deltasone (no longer commercially available),Rayos (delayed-release tablets)
Form
Available in Tablet form, oral solution, injection, ophthalmic drops (alone and in combination with other ingredients), ophthalmic ointments (in combination with other ingredients)
Form of Tablet and oral solution
Standard dosage
Varies by indication and response to treatment
Varies by indication and response to treatment
Treatment
Short-term, varies from person to person
Short-term period and in some patients it may take long-term under prescriber’s care
Dexamethasone relieves inflammation and is used to treat arthritis, skin issues, allergies, asthma, and some forms of cancer.
Dexamethasone is used for blood disorders, arthritis, allergic reactions, skin infections, eye problems, respiratory and digestive disorders, cancer, and immune system issues.
Dexamethasone is used for blood disorders, arthritis, allergic reactions, skin infections, eye problems, respiratory and digestive disorders, cancer, and immune system issues.
For adults, a 6mg daily dose over ten days is common. In children with croup, effects can be seen within 30 minutes. /p>
Long-term use can cause skin thinning, bruising, changes in body fat distribution, acne, menstrual problems, and impotence. .
Normal levels include plasma cortisol of less than 1.8 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL) or urinary-free cortisol of less than ten micrograms per day (mcg/day) after a standard dose
Dexamethasone treats blood or hormonal disorders, arthritis, allergies, skin infections, eye and respiratory issues, digestive disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. It's also used for diagnosing adrenal gland dysfunction (Cushing syndrome).
An overdose is unlikely to be life-threatening but can lead to long-term effects such as skin thinning, bruising, changes in body fat distribution, acne, menstrual problems, and impotence.
