Dexamethasone basic drug profile knowledge
Dexamethasone trade names are decadron dex’s own an dasyam sp its classification is a steroid which is a synthetic corticoid and it’s a immunosuppressant as well its mechanism of action is that it inhibits multiple glucocorticoids the name glucocorticoid or gcs derives from their role of the metabolism of glucose and their synthesis in the adrenal complex and
Structure with the steroid g c’s are part of the feedback mechanism in the immune system that turns immune activity which is inflammation down by binding to the glucocorticoid receptors indications for use or cancer brain tumors to help counteract the side effects of the anti tumor treatment that the patient might be receiving lerczak disorders arthritis skin
Conditions lupus ulcerative colitis pulmonary edema breathing disorders as well as high altitude cerebral edema and is commonly carried on mountain climbing expeditions for that reason recently performed an autopsy on a cadaver so i could draw this picture and more accurately describe to you the pharmacokinetics on his own basically it’s readily absorbed into
The tissue then rapidly distributed to the liver muscle and intestines it is metabolized in the liver and primarily excreted by the kidneys and then urine the drug forms our solution appointment and pill and various routes of administration our i am an iv as well as topical and sub-q in regard to the dosage it’s really varied for both pediatrics and adults and
Must be individualized on the basis of the disease under treatment as well as the response to the patient so it’s best to contact medical control first painful and swollen i have tried many medications and they do not work what should i do me too i take dexamethasone you should talk to your doctor about getting it what does it do for me dexamethasone is a potent
Glucocorticoid class of steroid used to treat many inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis it is usually taken when other drugs do not work are there any side effects yes some common side effects or excess fluid or swelling in the face hands or feet slow wound healing and increased blood glucose level some adverse effect can be local
Inflammation and infections as well as burning and stinging sensations what do i need to know before taking this medication do you have diabetes any ulcers are you pregnant if yes you shouldn’t be taking this drug do i look like i can get pregnant with you anything is possible you also need to know that any fungal infection or being near anyone who is sick with an
Infection can be a contraindication side effects include upset stomach peptic ulcer chf and laxus osteoporosis after a long time use because of the stimulation of bone marrow pancreatitis with pediatric patients adrenal insufficiency as well as steroid psychosis contraindications include existing gastrointestinal ulceration cushing’s syndrome severe forms of heart
Insufficiency and severe hypertension systemic tuberculosis severe systemic viral bacterial and fungal infections as well as osteoporosis as far as special considerations go pregnant patients to class c drug for mothers that are lactating they say it’s probably safe to be on dexamethasone and after administering the drug monitor electrolytes blood pressure and weight
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Dexamethasone By GrownAssManDogg
