Dexon Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dexamethasone Na phosphate

Indications/Uses

Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiallergic, other conditions responsive to corticosteroid therapy.

Dosage/Direction for Use

1-5 mL IM or IV. Max: 12.5 mL daily.

Contraindications

Peptic ulcer; osteoporosis; acute infection; live vaccines. Lactation.

Special Precautions

CHF, HTN, DM, infectious disease, chronic renal failure, uremia. Pregnancy. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Fluid & electrolyte retention, increased susceptibility to infection; growth retardation; Cushingoid states; amenorrhea; hyperhidrosis, mental disturbances; intracranial HTN; acute pancreatitis; aseptic osteonecrosis.

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Drug Interactions

Barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampicin.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB02 - dexamethasone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dexon inj 4 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 10 × 1's;100 × 1's

Form

Dexon powd for inj 4 mg/mL

Packing/Price

10 mL x 1's;2 mL x 1's

Dexon

dexamethasone

Manufacturer:

General Drugs House

Distributor:

General Drugs House