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Dexona Tablet
Salt Composition: DEXAMETHASONE
- Manufacturer: ZYDUS CADILA
- Pack Size: 30 TABLET(s) IN A STRIP
- Dosage Form: TABLET
- Strength: 0.5MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store Dexona Tablet in the original package at room temperature ( Do not exceed 25°C) Keep away from children and pets. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
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Product Introduction
Dexona Tablet contains the active ingredient Dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid. It is used to relieve inflammation—swelling, heat, redness, and pain—across multiple organs and conditions including allergic diseases, skin disorders, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, blood disorders, nervous and renal diseases, eye conditions, rheumatic disorders, and certain types of cancer. Dexona Tablet is a synthetic glucocorticoid. Corticosteroids are hormones produced naturally by your adrenal glands that help maintain health.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Dexona Tablet or its other ingredients, or if you have fungal infections. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, respiratory disorders, diabetes, eye problems, seizures, infections, tuberculosis, or psychiatric illness. Take this medicine with food to avoid stomach upset.
Common side effects of Dexona Tablet include increased blood pressure, decreased body growth, abnormal vision, cataracts, eye discomfort, depression, and pulmonary tuberculosis. This medication is not safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. This medicine can reduce your ability to fight infections. Tell your doctor if you develop any signs of infection, such as fever, sore throat, or cough.
Uses
Dexona Tablet is used in the following: Reduce inflammation in various diseases of multiple organs Treat inflammatory auto-immune conditions To relieve inflammation and pain in certain types of cancers
How it works
Dexona Tablet is a synthetic adrenocortical steroid with potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. They inhibit multiple inflammatory proteins, resulting in decreased swelling, redness, and pain. It also induces cell death of multiple cancer cells.
How to Use
Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency of the medicine. Take Dexona Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Take this tablet by mouth. Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets. Take the tablet with food to avoid stomach upset.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common side effects of Dexona Tablet are: Increased blood pressure Decreased body growth Abnormal vision Cataract Discomfort in the eye Dry eyes Depression Stomach ulcers Tiredness Increased appetite, weight gain Skin problems Serious side effects of Dexona Tablet are: Bone problems Inflammation in heart muscles Inflammation of pancreas Glaucoma Increased blood sugar levels Decreased potassium levels
Expert Tips
Inform your physician if you have any changes in your vision and are facing difficulty driving or operating machinery. If you are on long-term treatment with Dexona Tablet, avoid getting vaccinations because this may interact with the medicine. Avoid exposure to chicken pox or measles. Avoid pregnancy during the treatment. Use effective birth control methods to avoid pregnancy during the treatment and for at least 1 month after your last dose. Do not breastfeed for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
References
- Dexona Tablet 2mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. [Revised 2022] [cited 2023 Mar 17]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5411/pil
- DECADRON ® (Gcdex 8mg tablet, USP) [Internet]. [cited 2023 Mar 17]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2004/11664slr062_decadron_lbl.pdf
- Kenneth R. McQuaid, Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases, Langeâs Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 1087-1119
- Cook AM, McDonnell AM, Lake RA, Nowak AK. Dexona Tablet co-medication in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy causes substantial immunomodulatory effects with implications for chemo-immunotherapy strategies. Oncoimmunology. 2015 Sep 16;5(3):e1066062.[cited 2023 Mar 17] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4839331/
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Dexona tablets should not be used during pregnancy. It can cause fetal harm. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. It is necessary to consult a physician before starting the treatment.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether it is safe to administer Dexona Tablet in patients with liver disorders. Inform your physician if you have any liver problems before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Dexona Tablet is unsafe during breastfeeding. It may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding and get advice.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.