Deksa 4mg Injection

Uses / Indications: Deksa 4mg Injection is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms, severe allergic reactions, asthma, cancer, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.

Pregnancy interaction:
• Deksa 4mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Dose is decreased or tapered over time. Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use. Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.

Side Effects:
• Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Skin scar, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract.

How to use:
• Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works:
• Dexamethasone belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It prevents late phase allergic reactions by preventing release of chemicals responsible for allergy..

Medicine interaction:
• Deksa with Chlorthalidone|Deksa with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Deksa with Posaconazole|Deksa with Roxithromycin|Deksa with Clarithromycin|Deksa with Ritonavir|Deksa with Saxagliptin|Deksa with Ketoconazole|Deksa with Primidone|Deksa with Lercanidipine|Deksa with Gliclazide|Deksa with Glipizide|Deksa with Cilnidipine|Deksa with Itraconazole|Deksa with Glibenclamide|Deksa with Phenobarbitone|Deksa with Repaglinide|Deksa with Carbamazepine|Deksa with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Deksa with Glimepiride|Deksa with Rosiglitazone|Deksa with Benidipine|Deksa with Azithromycin|Deksa with Indapamide|Deksa with Indinavir|Deksa with Exenatide|Deksa with Rifampicin|Deksa with S-Amlodipine|Deksa with Clotrimazole