Dexamethasone
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Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids uses dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis blood or hormone disorders allergic reactions skin diseases eye problems breathing problems bowel disorders cancer and immune system disorders it is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder cushing’s syndrome side effects
Stomach upset heartburn headache trouble sleeping increased appetite may occur precautions you should not use dexamethasone if you are allergic to it or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease such as cirrhosis a thyroid disorder malaria tuberculosis osteoporosis a muscle disorder such as myasthenia
Gravis diabetes steroid medicine may increase glucose levels in your blood or urine glaucoma or cataracts herpes infection of the eyes stomach ulcers ulcerative colitis diverticulitis inflammatory bowel disease depression or mental illness congestive heart failure or high blood pressure steroid medication affects your immune system you may get infections more
Easily steroids can also worsen or reactivate an infection you’ve already had tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks how should i take dexamethasone take dexamethasone exactly as prescribed by your doctor follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets your
Doctor may occasionally change your dose use the medicine exactly as directed do not stop using dexamethasone suddenly or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine thanks for watching please don’t forget to subscribe for more lessons on drugs we love you
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DEXAMETHASONE, USES, COMMON SIDE EFFECTS AND PRECAUTIONS By MedTypes
