INTRODUCTION

DEXONA contains Dexamethasone which belongs to a group of medicines called Corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. It is indicated for endocrine disorders, rheumatic disorders, collagen diseases, dermatologic diseases, allergic states, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory disease, hematologic disorders, neoplastic disorders, edematous states and cerebral edema.

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid (adrenocortical hormone), which boosts your body and treats various illnesses involving inflammation in the body. Before receiving DEXONA inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your physician will give the correct dose depends on your child’s age and body weight.

USES OF DEXONA

Treats,

• Endocrine disorders


• Rheumatic disorders


• Collagen diseases


• Dermatologic diseases


• Allergic states


• Ophthalmic diseases


• Gastrointestinal diseases


• Respiratory disease


• Hematologic disorders


• Neoplastic disorders


• Edematous states


• Cerebral edema

HOW DEXONA WORKS

Dexamethasone works by decreasing inflammation (swelling), prevents infection and fights with white blood cells and also alters the body's normal immune system responses.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

DEXONA will be administered as intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein) by your doctor or nurse.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DEXONA

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Apply a wet or cold cloth to forehead and rest in a quiet, comfortable, dark room.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

• Phenytoin (diphenylhydantoin), phenobarbital, ephedrine and rifampin (treats epilepsy)


• Potassium depleting diuretics


• Coumarin anticoagulants