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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 if I miss a dose? This may not apply. If you are having a series of injections over a prolonged period, try not to miss an appointment. Call your doctor or health care professional to reschedule if you are unable to keep an appointment. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: mifepristone, RU- 486 vaccines This medicine may also interact with the following medications: amphotericin B antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, and troleandomycin aspirin and aspirin- like drugs barbiturates like phenobarbital carbamazepine cholestyramine cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, and tacrine cyclosporine digoxin diuretics ephedrine female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills indinavir isoniazid ketoconazole medicines for diabetes medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen phenytoin rifampin thalidomide warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. If you are taking this medicine for a long time, carry an identification card with your name and address, the type and dose of your medicine, and your doctor's name and address. This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Stay away from people who are sick. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox. Talk to your health care provider before you get any vaccines that you take this medicine. If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you have taken this medicine within the last twelve months. Ask your doctor or health care professional about your diet. You may need to lower the amount of salt you eat. The medicine can increase your blood sugar. If you are a diabetic check with your doctor if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.
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