Diprospan is a corticosteroid medication that contains betamethasone dipropionate and betamethasone disodium phosphate, two anti-inflammatory substances that decrease inflammation in the body, and can be used in cases of acute or chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, asthma or dermatitis. example.
Although this drug can be purchased at the pharmacy for about 15 reais, it is sold as an injection and therefore it should only be used with a medical indication and administered in the hospital, or at a health post, by a nurse or doctor .
What is it for
Diprospan is recommended for relieving symptoms in cases of:
- Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis;
- Bursitis;
- Spondylitis;
- Sciatica;
- Fascite;
- Torticollis;
- Fascite;
- Asthma;
- Rhinitis;
- Insect bites;
- Dermatitis;
- Lupus;
- Psoriasis.
In addition, it can also be used in the treatment of some malignant tumors, such as leukemia or lymphoma, along with medical treatment.
How to use it
Diprospan is used through an injection, which contains 1 to 2 ml, being applied to the gluteal muscle by a nurse or doctor.
Possible side effects
Some side effects that Diprospan can cause include sodium and fluid retention, which causes bloating, loss of potassium, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, high blood pressure, muscle weakness and loss, worsening of symptoms in myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, bone fractures tendon rupture, hemorrhage, ecchymosis, facial erythema, increased sweating, and headache.
Who should not use
The drug is contraindicated for children younger than 15 years and in patients with systemic fungal infections in patients with hypersensitivity to betamethasone dipropionate, betamethasone disodium phosphate, other corticosteroids, or to any of the components of the formula.
Get to know other medicines with the same indication:
- Dexamethasone (Decadron)
- Betamethasone (Celestone)
