Decadron Tablets
Brand name:
Decadron Tablets
Pronounced: DECK-uh-drohn
Generic name: Dexamethasone
Why is Decadron Tablets prescribed?
Decadron, a corticosteroid drug, is used to reduce inflammation
and relieve symptoms in a variety of disorders, including
rheumatoid arthritis and severe cases of asthma. It may be given to
people to treat primary or secondary adrenal cortex insufficiency
(lack of sufficient adrenal hormone). It is also given to help
treat the following disorders:
Severe allergic conditions such as drug-induced allergies
Blood disorders such as various anemias
Certain cancers (along with other drugs)
Skin diseases such as severe psoriasis
Collagen (connective tissue) diseases such as systemic lupus
erythematosus
Digestive tract disease such as ulcerative colitis
High serum levels of calcium associated with cancer
Fluid retention due to nephrotic syndrome (a condition in
which damage to the kidneys causes the body to lose protein in the
urine)
Eye diseases such as allergic conjunctivitis
Lung diseases such as tuberculosis (along with other
drugs)
Most important fact about Decadron Tablets
Decadron lowers your resistance to infections and can make them
harder to treat. Decadron may also mask some of the signs of an
infection, making it difficult for your doctor to diagnose the
actual problem.
How should you take Decadron Tablets?
Decadron should be taken exactly as prescribed by your
doctor.
If you are taking large doses, your doctor may advise you to
take Decadron with meals and to take antacids between meals, to
prevent a peptic ulcer from developing.
Check with your doctor before stopping Decadron abruptly. If you
have been taking the drug for a long time, you may need to reduce
your dose gradually over a period of days or weeks.
The lowest possible dose should always be used, and as symptoms
subside, dosage should be reduced gradually.
--If you miss a dose...
Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost
time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your
regular schedule. Never try to "catch up" by doubling the dose.
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