¿Qué es Dexamethasone?

La dexametasona es un corticoesteroide sintético potente con propiedades antiinflamatorias e inmunosupresoras. Se usa comúnmente para tratar una variedad de condiciones médicas, incluyendo reacciones alérgicas, trastornos inflamatorios y ciertos tipos de cáncer. La dexametasona funciona modulando la expresión génica para inhibir la respuesta inmune y disminuir la inflamación.

Side Effects

• Skin changes or growths
• Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
• Increased hunger or thirst, increase in how much or how often you urinate

Warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• Using Hemady„¢ while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant during treatment and for 1 month after your last dose. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
• Do not breastfeed during treatment with Hemady„¢ and for 2 weeks after your last dose.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including cirrhosis), adrenal gland problems, blood clots, diabetes, eye or vision problems, heart failure, high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, stomach or bowel problems (including ulcer, diverticulitis), thyroid problems, depression, mental health problems, or a recent heart attack.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:High blood pressureEye or vision problems (including cataracts or glaucoma), with long-term useIncreased risk for cancer (including Kaposi€™s sarcoma)Adrenal gland problemsStomach or bowel perforation (tear or hole)Bone problems (including osteoporosis)Muscle problemsSlow growth in childrenChanges in mood or behavior