Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Dexagee 4mg Injection 2ml 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. |
| Lactation Interaction | Dexagee 4mg Injection 2ml is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| 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. |
| Common Side Effect | 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. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Dexagee 4mg Injection 2ml may cause dizziness (vertigo). Changes in your eyesight or muscle weakness may also happen. This may affect your driving ability. |
| Kidney | Dexagee 4mg Injection 2ml is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dexagee 4mg Injection 2ml may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and other blood tests is advisable while you are taking Dexagee 4mg Injection 2ml. |
| Liver | Dexagee 4mg Injection 2ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dexagee 4mg Injection 2ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Dexamethasone belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It prevents late phase allergic reactions by preventing release of chemicals responsible for allergy.. |