Yuhan Dexamethasone Tablet

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used to treat various endocrine disorders, rheumatic diseases, collagen diseases, as well as skin and allergic conditions. For example, it is effective for primary and secondary adrenal cortical insufficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, pemphigus, and bronchial asthma. It is also utilized in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal disorders such as ulcerative colitis, blood disorders, certain neoplastic diseases, edema, and neurological conditions. This drug helps to alleviate symptoms and prevent disease progression by regulating inflammation and allergic reactions. It is also used to treat severe infections in urgent situations. It is effectively used for a wide range of illnesses.

Dosage

As dexamethasone, typically administer 0.5-8 mg divided into 1-4 doses orally per day for adults. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in patients with an allergy to this drug or its components, those who have received live vaccines, and patients suffering from simple herpes, herpes zoster, and chickenpox. Additionally, it contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose-related issues should not use it. This medication should be used with caution in patients with several conditions including glaucoma, tuberculosis, hypertension, thrombosis, peptic ulcers, mental disorders, osteoporosis, and should only be administered in the minimal effective dose when necessary. Because it has an immunosuppressive effect, caution is needed for patients with infections or diabetes, and long-term use may lead to various side effects, requiring regular monitoring. Long-term use of this medication may disrupt the body's hormonal balance, and sudden discontinuation may lead to severe symptoms, so the dosage should be gradually reduced under a doctor's supervision. Moreover, during the use of this drug, live vaccinations should be avoided, and precautions should be taken to avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles due to the increased risk of infection. This drug can interact with several other medications, so it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist about any concurrent medications. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider its use due to potential effects on the fetus, and breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment. In children, there may be side effects such as growth retardation, so the minimum dose should be used, with careful observation. In the elderly, the risk of side effects related to infections, diabetes, and osteoporosis increases, so it should be administered with extra caution. Lastly, diabetic patients may experience symptoms such as vision impairment or visual disturbances while using this drug, so they should immediately consult a physician if any unusual symptoms occur.

Side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

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