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Generic: dexamethasone injection View All Brands Cortastat LA, Dalalone, Primethasone, Adrenocot, Dalalone D.P., Dexacen-4, Decadron, Cortastat 10, Cortastat, De-Sone LA, Medidex, Dexone, Decaject, Dexasone LA, Dexacorten A glucocorticoid - It is used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, like blood disorders and diseases of the adrenal glands. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: blood clotting problems Cushing's syndrome diabetes glaucoma heart problems or disease high blood pressure infection like herpes, measles, tuberculosis, or chickenpox kidney disease liver disease mental problems myasthenia gravis osteoporosis previous heart attack seizures stomach, ulcer or intestine disease including colitis and diverticulitis thyroid problem an unusual or allergic reaction to dexamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, lactose, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a muscle, joint, lesion, soft tissue, or vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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