What is Dexamethasone ?
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Dexamethasone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.
Uses:
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, allergic reactions, certain skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, certain bowel disorders, and certain cancers.
It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome).
Uses:
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, allergic reactions, certain skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, certain bowel disorders, and certain cancers.
It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome).
Side effects:
- muscle tightness, weakness, or limp feeling;
- problems with your vision;
- shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain;
- severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- a seizure (convulsions);
- bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;
- lower back pain, blood in your urine, little or no urination;
- confusion, numbness or tingly feeling around your mouth;
- fast or slow heart rate, weak pulse;
- a pancreas disorder - severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;
- low potassium - leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling; or
- dangerously high blood pressure - severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, nosebleed, anxiety.
Common dexamethasone side effects may include:
- fluid retention (swelling in your hands or ankles);
- sleep problems (insomnia), mood changes;
- acne, dry skin, thinning skin, bruising or discoloration;
- slow wound healing;
- increased sweating, increased hair growth;
- headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;
- nausea, stomach pain, bloating;
- muscle weakness; or
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
Molecular formula: C22H29FO5
Molecular weight: 392.467 g/mol
