Sinil Dexamethasone Tablet

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used to treat various endocrine disorders, including primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency, acute adrenal insufficiency, and adrenal crisis. It is also used as a short-term adjunct therapy to prevent the acute progression or exacerbation of rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute gouty arthritis. Additionally, it is effective for improving skin conditions such as pemphigus, severe psoriasis, and neurodermatitis, as well as allergic conditions including bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, serum sickness, and urticaria. Moreover, it is used for systemic lupus erythematosus, acute rheumatic myocarditis, collagen vascular diseases, ocular diseases such as iritis, blood disorders like ulcerative colitis, acquired hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and swelling disorders like nephrotic syndrome. It is also useful in critical states of severe infections or as a temporary measure for leukemia and Hodgkin's disease. In summary, this medication is widely used for symptom relief and inflammation reduction in various diseases.

Dosage

As dexamethasone, typically administered 0.5-8 mg per day in 1-4 divided doses for adults. Dosage should be adjusted as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this medication or its components, those who have received live vaccines, and patients suffering from herpes simplex, shingles, or chickenpox, as well as those with infections not treatable with effective antibiotics or systemic fungal infections, should not receive this treatment. Additionally, patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactose enzyme deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid this medication. This medication should be administered cautiously to patients with various conditions such as glaucoma, tuberculosis, hypertension, thrombosis, peptic ulcers, psychosis, and osteoporosis, as symptoms may worsen due to side effects of this medication. It is essential that the decision to administer this medication is made based on the doctor's judgment. Long-term use of this medication may lead to various side effects such as adrenal insufficiency, increased blood sugar, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal disturbances, mental disturbances, muscle weakness, skin problems, and fluid retention, necessitating caution. Particularly, patients using this medication are more susceptible to infections, and infection symptoms may be concealed, requiring careful infection management. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the potential effects on the fetus when using this medication; if breastfeeding, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding. In children and adolescents, side effects such as growth retardation may occur, so the minimum effective dose should be used with close monitoring of growth status. Elderly patients may experience side effects more easily, such as infections, diabetes, osteoporosis, and glaucoma, thus requiring special caution during use. This medication may interact with various other medications, so if taking other drugs, it is necessary to consult with a healthcare professional or pharmacist to possibly adjust the dosage or discontinue use based on concomitant medications. Finally, before administering this medication, it is essential to check the patient's history of chickenpox or measles and vaccination status, taking special care in high infection risk cases and promptly notifying healthcare personnel if infection is suspected or occurs to receive appropriate treatment.

Side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness → severe allergic reactions Severe rashes with high fever, blisters, peeling of skin, pain of oral/ocular mucosa → severe skin adverse reactions Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever → respiratory problems Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), systemic fatigue → liver abnormalities

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