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Dexona Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Dexamethasone
Manufacturer : ZYDUS CADILA
Origin of Medicine : India
30 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Dexona Tablet
Dexona Tablet contains the active constituent Dexamethasone. It is an anti-inflammatory drug that belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It is used to relieve inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) in various diseases of multiple organs such as allergic diseases, skin disorders, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, blood disorders, nervous and renal diseases, eye conditions, and rheumatic disorders. It is also used to treat certain types of cancer.
Dexona Tablet is a synthetic glucocorticoid. Corticosteroids are hormones found naturally in your body by your adrenal glands, which help keep you healthy. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Dexona Tablet or other ingredients of this medicine and if you have fungal infections. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, heart disease, respiratory disorders, diabetes, eye problems, seizures, infections, tuberculosis, or psychiatric illness before starting the treatment with this medicine. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
The most common side effects of Dexona Tablet are increased blood pressure, decreased body growth, abnormal vision, cataracts, discomfort in the eye, depression, and pulmonary tuberculosis. This medication is not safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you become pregnant during the treatment. This medicine can make it harder to fight infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infections, such as fever, sore throat, or cough.
Uses of Dexona Tablet
Dexona Tablet is used in the following:
- Reduce inflammation in various diseases of multiple organs
- Treat inflammatory auto-immune conditions
- To relieve inflammation and pain in certain types of cancers
Therapeutic Effects of Dexona Tablet
Dexona Tablet is a synthetic adrenocortical steroid with potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. They inhibit multiple inflammatory proteins, resulting in decreased swelling, redness, and pain. It also induces cell death of multiple cancer cells.
Interaction of Dexona Tablet with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vaccines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Dexona Tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. Inform your physician if you had the rotavirus vaccine before the treatment.
More Information about Dexona Tablet
- Store Dexona Tablet in the original package at room temperature ( Do not exceed 25°C)
- Keep away from children and pets.
- If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
How to consume Dexona Tablet
Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency of the medicine. Take Dexona Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Take this tablet by mouth. Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets. Take the tablet with food to avoid stomach upset.
Safety Advices for Dexona Tablet
Pregnancy
Dexona tablets should not be used during pregnancy. It can cause fetal harm. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. It is necessary to consult a physician before starting the treatment.
Breast Feeding
Dexona Tablet is unsafe during breastfeeding. It may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding and get advice.
Lungs
It is unknown whether it is safe to administer Dexona Tablet in patients with liver disorders. Inform your physician if you have any liver problems before starting the treatment.
Liver
It is unknown whether Dexona Tablet can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dexona Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Dexona Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Side Effects of Dexona Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common side effects of Dexona Tablet are:
- Increased blood pressure
- Decreased body growth
- Abnormal vision
- Cataract
- Discomfort in the eye
- Dry eyes
- Depression
- Stomach ulcers
- Tiredness
- Increased appetite, weight gain
- Skin problems
Serious side effects of Dexona Tablet are:
- Bone problems
- Inflammation in heart muscles
- Inflammation of pancreas
- Glaucoma
- Increased blood sugar levels
- Decreased potassium levels
Word of Advice
Inform your physician if you have any changes in your vision and are facing difficulty driving or operating machinery. If you are on long-term treatment with Dexona Tablet, avoid getting vaccinations because this may interact with the medicine. Avoid exposure to chicken pox or measles. Avoid pregnancy during the treatment. Use effective birth control methods to avoid pregnancy during the treatment and for at least 1 month after your last dose. Do not breastfeed for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
FAQs
Q 1. How long should I take the Dexona Tablet?
Your doctor will decide your dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition and severity. If it is a long-term treatment, you should continue taking Dexona tablets. Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Q 2. Can Dexona Tablet cause hair loss?
Mild hair loss is possible with the treatment. If you face more hair fall, consult your doctor for advice.
Q 3. Is Dexona Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Dexona Tablet is a steroid medicine, also known as glucocorticoids, which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health. It helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation in the body.
Q 4. Can I breastfeed while taking the Dexona Tablet?
No, breastfeeding is unsafe while taking this medicine because it may harm the baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment with Dexona Tablet and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose.
Q 5. Why Dexona Tablet is prescribed for treating cancers?
Dexona Tablet is proven to reduce inflammation and lower the body’s immune response when used with other drugs to treat certain types of cancers.
Fact Box of Dexona Tablet
Molecule name: Dexona Tablet | Therapeutic class: Anti-inflammatory |
Pharmacological class: Corticosteroids | Indications: 1. To reduce inflammation in various diseases of multiple organs 2. To treat inflammatory autoimmune conditions 3. To relieve inflammation and pain in certain types of cancers |
References
- Dexona Tablet 2mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. [Revised 2022] [cited 2023 Mar 17]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5411/pil
- DECADRON ® (Gcdex 8mg tablet, USP) [Internet]. [cited 2023 Mar 17]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2004/11664slr062_decadron_lbl.pdf
- Kenneth R. McQuaid, Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases, Lange’s Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 1087-1119
- Cook AM, McDonnell AM, Lake RA, Nowak AK. Dexona Tablet co-medication in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy causes substantial immunomodulatory effects with implications for chemo-immunotherapy strategies. Oncoimmunology. 2015 Sep 16;5(3):e1066062.[cited 2023 Mar 17] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4839331/
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