Decadron is a drug that contains the active substance Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory action that is widely used to treat various types of allergy problems or inflammatory problems in the body.
This medicine can be bought at a conventional pharmacy, with a prescription, in various forms, such as tablets, elixirs or injectables, in order to facilitate their application according to the place and the problem to be treated.
The price of this medicine can vary between 5 and 20 reais, depending on its dosage and form of presentation.
What is it for
Decadron is indicated for the treatment of various allergic and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatic, skin, eye, glandular, pulmonary, blood and gastrointestinal disorders.
Intravenous and intramuscular injections are advised in acute diseases. Once the acute phase is over, the injectable should be replaced, if possible, by oral corticosteroid therapy.
How to take
The dosage of Decadron can vary greatly and so it is important to carefully follow the doctor's recommendation. The recommended dosage intervals are listed below:
1. Elixir and tablets
The starting dose ranges from 0.75 to 15 mg per day, depending on the disease being treated, its severity and the person's response. The dose should be gradually reduced over the course of treatment if it lasts for a few days.
2. Injectable
The initial dosage of Decadron Injection, which is generally used may range from 0.5 to 20 mg per day depending on the specific disease to be treated. The administration of the injectable should be performed by a health professional.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur during treatment with Decadron are fluid retention, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, hypokalemic alkalosis, hypertension, muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, bone fragility, gastrointestinal problems, delayed wound healing, skin fragility, acne, petechiae and ecchymosis, erythema, excessive sweating, allergic dermatitis, urticaria and angioneurotic edema.
In addition, convulsions, increased intracranial pressure, dizziness, headache, depression, euphoria and psychotic disorders, changes in the endocrine system, ophthalmic disorders, immunosuppression, anaphylactoid reaction and oropharyngeal candidiasis may occur. There may also be a decrease in the number of lymphocytes and monocytes, and cardiac arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies, hypersensitivity, thromboembolism, weight gain, increased appetite, nausea, malaise and hiccups may occur.
Who should not take
Decadron is contraindicated in people with systemic fungal infections or with hypersensitivity to sulfites or any components present in the formula. In addition it should not be given to people who have recently taken live virus vaccines.
In the case of pregnant or breast-feeding women, this medicine should only be used with the advice of the obstetrician.
