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Dexafen 8mg/2ml Injection
Dexafen 8mg/2ml Injection

Dexafen 8mg/2ml Injection

Hormonal Therapy

DEXAMETHASONE 8MG

NPR 26.00

Mfr: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE PVT. LTD.
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What is DEXAFEN Injection?

  • DEXAFEN contains Dexamethasone which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids

What DEXAFEN is used for?

It is used in acute conditions in which oral steroid treatment is not possible, such as:

  • Shock (e.g. after an accident, after surgery or due to blood poisoning)
  • Swelling of the brain because of a brain tumour
  • Diseases of joints and soft tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis
  • Allergic reactions

Talk to your Doctor if you:

  • are allergic or hypersensitive to Dexamethasone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
  • have an infection that affects the whole body
  • have ever had severe depression or manic depression (bipolar disorder)
  • have a cancer of the blood
  • have kidney, liver or heart  problems
  • have high blood pressure or heart disease
  • have diabetes or there is a family history of diabetes
  • have thinning of the bones (osteoporosis)
  • have had muscle weakness with this or other steroids in the past
  • have raised eye pressure (glaucoma)
  • have a history of glaucoma
  • have a stomach (peptic) ulcer
  • have epilepsy
  • have migraines
  • have tuberculosis (TB)
  • have herpes infection of the eye
  • If you are pregnant, or breastfeeding think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
  • Ask your doctor for advice before giving this medicine to your children

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

  • medicines to treat heart and blood problems, high blood pressure
  • anticoagulants (used to prevent blood clots)
  • diuretics (used to treat heart problems)
  • rifampicin and rifabutin (used to treat infections)
  • phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbitone and primidone (used to treat epilepsy)
  • aspirin or phenylbutazone (used to control pain or lower inflammation)
  • medicines used to treat diabetes, lower potassium levels, myasthenia
  • aminoglutethimide (used to treat anti-cancer)
  • ephedrine (used to relieve symptoms of a blocked nose)
  • acetazolamide (used for glaucoma)
  • carbenoxolone (used for ulcers)
  • This injection will normally be given to you by a doctor or nurse

If you use more DEXAFEN

  • If you think you have been given too much, tell your doctor immediately
  • Symptoms of overdosage are: swelling of the throat, skin reaction, difficulty breathing

 

  • Increased appetite.
  • Irritability.
  • Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
  • Swelling in your ankles and feet (fluid retention)
  • Heartburn.
  • Muscle weakness.
  • Impaired wound healing.
  • Increased blood sugar levels.
  • Keep this medicine out of reach of children
  • store at a room temperature of 15-25°C
Disclaimer

The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.