Generic Name - Dexamethasone
Category - Anti-inflammatory medication.
Indications
Relieve Inflammations.
Generic Dexone is indicated to relieve inflammations. Being a corticosteroid, it is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. Dexamethasone (Generic Dexone) is used to replace the chemical (corticosteroid) when your body does not make enough of it. Corticosteroids (kor-ti-koe-STER-oyds) (cortisone-like medicines) are used to provide relief for inflamed areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.
Generic for Dexone Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Dexone is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Dexone should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
- Liver
- Kidney disease
- intestinal or
- heart disease
- diabetes
- under active thyroid gland
- high blood pressure
- mental illness
- myasthenia gravis
- osteoporosis
- herpes eye infection
- seizures
- tuberculosis or
- ulcers.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Dexone. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
- Anticoagulants
- arthritis medications
- diuretics
- phenytoin
- rifampin
- theophylline
Generic for Dexone Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericDexone
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Dexone for allergies is 0.75 to 9 mg a day depending on the disease being treated. In less severe diseases doses lower than 0.75 mg may suffice, while in severe diseases doses higher than 9 mg may be required
Generic for Dexone Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Dexone 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 and hallucinations .
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 Dexone.
Generic for Dexone and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Dexone is likely to harm the fetus. Hence, talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.
Generic for Dexone and Breastfeeding
Generic Dexone passes into breast milk and may cause problems with growth or other unwanted effects in nursing babies. Depending on the amount of medicine you are taking every day, it may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment.
Generic for Dexone and Pediatric
Generic Dexone may cause infections such as chickenpox or measles to be more serious in children who catch them. These medicines can also slow or stop growth in children and in growing teenagers, especially when they are used for a long time. Do talk to y
Generic for Dexone and Geriatric
Studies indicate elderly patients may be more likely to develop high blood pressure or osteoporosis (bone disease) from Generic Dexone. Hence, talk to your doctor and obtain medical opinion.
Note
The above information about Generic Dexone 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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