Generic Name - Betamethasone
Category - Antifungal-corticosteroid medication.
Indications
Fungus infection
Generic Betamethasone is indicated to treat fungus infections. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Betamethasone, being a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid), is used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and other discomfort of fungus infections.
Generic for Betamethasone Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Betamethasone is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or to any fungal infections that attack the body.
Generic Betamethasone should not be taken by patients who have a medical problems related to history of the following ailment conditions.
Diaper dermatitis
Skin diseases
Herpes
vaccinia
varicella
Other virus infections of the skin
Tuberculosis of the skin
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Betamethasone. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Antiinflammatory drugs
Aspirin
Barbiturate medicines
bosentan
carbamazepine
female hormones, including contraceptive or birth pills.
Heart medicines
medicines for diabetes
medicines that improve muscle tone or strength.
Phenytoin
rifampin
vaccins and immunization products
water pills.
Generic for Betamethasone Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericBetamethasone
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Betamethasone for allergies is to apply a thin film of Betamethasone Cream to the affected skin areas once or twice daily. Treatment with Betamethasone Cream should be limited to 45 g per week. It is not to be used with occlusive dressings.
Generic for Betamethasone Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Betamethasone side Effects include bloody or black, tarry stools, confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being, eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes, fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection, frequent passing of urine, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there), irregular heartbeat, menstrual problems, mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated
muscle cramps or muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs, rounding out of face, skin problems, acne, stomach pain, swelling of feet or lower legs, unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Betamethasone.
Generic for Betamethasone and Pregnancy
Studies indicate that the use of Generic Betamethasone during pregnancy may cause some birth defects in the fetus. Thefore, it should not be used on large areas of the skin, in large amounts, or for a long time in pregnant patients. Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Generic for Betamethasone and Breastfeeding
Generic Betamethasone can get secreted in breast milk and cause birth defects in nursing infants. Therefore, it is recommened not to continue Generic Betamethasone while breast feeding .
Generic for Betamethasone and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Betamethasone in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Betamethasone and Geriatric
Studies indicate that use of Generic Betamethasone by Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects. Consult your doctor for medical opinion.
Note
The above information about Generic Betamethasone serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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