Decadron is a medicine that contains the active substance Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid with a powerful anti-inflammatory action that is widely used to treat various types of allergy problems or inflammatory problems of the body.
This medicine can be purchased in conventional pharmacies, with a prescription, in various forms, such as tablets, elixir or injectable, in order to facilitate its application according to the location and the problem to be treated.
The price of this medicine can vary between 5 and 20 reais, depending on its dosage and form of presentation.
What is it for
Decadron is indicated to treat several allergic and inflammatory problems, including rheumatic, skin, eye, glandular, pulmonary, blood and gastrointestinal disorders.
Intravenous and intramuscular injections are recommended for acute illnesses. Once the acute phase is overcome, the injectable should be replaced, if possible, by oral corticosteroid therapy.
How to take
The dosage of Decadron can vary widely and it is therefore important to carefully follow the doctor's recommendation. The dosage ranges that are generally recommended are listed below:
1. Elixir and pills
The starting dose varies between 0.75 and 15 mg per day, depending on the disease to be treated, its severity and the person's response. The dose should be reduced gradually over the course of the treatment, if it lasts for a few days.
2. Injectable
The initial dose of Decadron for injection, which is generally used, can vary between 0.5 and 20 mg per day, depending on the specific disease being treated. The injection must be administered by a healthcare professional.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur during treatment with Decadron are fluid retention, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, hypokalemic alkalosis, hypertension, muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, bone fragility, gastrointestinal problems, delayed wound healing, fragile skin, acne, petechiae and ecchymosis, erythema, excessive sweating, allergic dermatitis, urticaria and angioneurotic edema.
In addition, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, vertigo, headache, depression, euphoria and psychotic disorders, changes in the endocrine system, ophthalmic disorders, immunosuppression, anaphylactoid reaction and oropharyngeal candidiasis may also occur. There may also be a decrease in the number of lymphocytes and monocytes and cardiac arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies, hypersensitivity, thromboembolism, weight gain, increased appetite, nausea, malaise and hiccups.
Who should not take
Decadron is contraindicated in people with systemic fungal infections or hypersensitivity to sulphites or any components present in the formula. In addition, it should not be given to people who have recently had live virus vaccines.
In the case of women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medicine should only be used with guidance from the obstetrician.
