Dexone
intended to mitigate severe inflammatory responses and allergic conditions.
Strengths: 0.5mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Decadron; Dexsol; Oradexon
- Therapeutic class
Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
autoimmune disorders
- Contraindications
systemic fungal infection; hypersensitivity to dexamethasone
- Precautions and warnings
regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; may affect blood sugar control
- Minor side effects
insomnia; increased appetite; fluid retention
- Moderate side effects
mood changes; hypertension; elevated blood glucose
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
intended to mitigate severe inflammatory responses and allergic conditions.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Cadila
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, away from light.
- Drug interactions
NSAIDs; antidiabetic agents
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression — requires immediate medical attention; osteoporosis — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
It serves as a potent synthetic glucocorticoid that suppresses inflammation and modulates the immune response by binding to glucocorticoid receptors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consider infant exposure.
Dexone
intended to mitigate severe inflammatory responses and allergic conditions.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Dexamethasone
- Listed indication(s): Inflammation, Allergic States
Available option
- 360 tablets - 0.5 mg1295-0-5-mg-15457