Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
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About Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Products
Uses of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Products
Dexamethasone is used for allergic conditions, severe allergic reactions, asthma, cancer, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate are Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Mood changes.
How Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Products work
Dexamethasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Patient Concerns about Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Products
Frequently asked questions about Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Products
Frequently asked questions about Dexamethasone
Q. Is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection a steroid?
Yes, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection is a steroid medicine. It is also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing. Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection used for?
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases. It also helps to treat autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage) and certain eye disorders. Additionally, it is used to treat cancer and nephrotic syndrome when used in combination with other medications.
Q. How is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection administered?
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). The dose will be decided by your doctor based on the condition you are being treated for as well as your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection.
Q. How does Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection work?
The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection is a long-acting glucocorticoid. It is 6 times more potent than Prednisone. It stays in our body for a longer duration and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
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