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Dexamethasone Drug Index

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid medication[6] used to treat rheumatic problems, a number of skin diseases, severe allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, croup, brain swelling, eye pain following eye surgery, superior vena cava syndrome (a complication of some forms of cancer),[7] and along with antibiotics in tuberculosis.[6] In adrenocortical insufficiency, it may be used in combination with a mineralocorticoid medication such a...

Do you carry dexamethasone .75 mg? If so, can I order a bottle and how much are they a bottle? Thanks ## Hi, Brenda! How are you? This website does not manufacture, prescribe, nor sell any medications or products. This is an information only website. And since Dexamethasone is a steroid class medication, it requires a prescription from your doctor in the U.S. It can cause some pretty dangerous side effects, so it should only be used with your doctor's approval and supervision. Learn more Dexamethasone details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is there a difference between IC DEXAMETHASONE and DEXAMETHASONE ? ## Last thur. my mother stopped taking Icdexamephasone, and has had no energy, all she wants to do is sleep, which the doc. told her is normal. but she is also experiencing weakness in her legs, she has lost her balance twice, once into the couch and the second time into her chair, today her knees feel really sore. i was just wandering if this is normal? ## Your mum is probably be vitamin d defficient. Whilst taking steroids your body does not absorb vit d and you need to replace that. I was given 2000iu per day but your mum really needs a blood test to confirm ## No, there is no difference, other than the manufacturer. Cathy how much was she taking? Did her doctor taper her off of it? The FDA lists its typical side effe...

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Dexamethasone + Neomycin Drug Index

Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that displays bactericidal activity against gram-negative aerobic bacilli and some anaerobic bacilli where resistance has not yet arisen. It is generally not effective against gram-positive bacilli and anaerobic gram-negative bacilli. Neomycin comes in oral and topical formulations, including creams, ointments, and eyedrops. Neomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics that contain two or more amino sugars connected by glycosidic bonds. ...

Dexamethasone + Lidocaine Drug Index

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid medication[6] used to treat rheumatic problems, a number of skin diseases, severe allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, croup, brain swelling, eye pain following eye surgery, superior vena cava syndrome (a complication of some forms of cancer),[7] and along with antibiotics in tuberculosis.[6] In adrenocortical insufficiency, it may be used in combination with a mineralocorticoid medication such a...

steroid ## DEXAMETHASON 4MG TAB ROXANE ## Dexamthasone is a Glucocorticoid Steroid, used to suppress the immune system and treat inflammation. Some of the most common side effects may include: nausea, weight gain, irritability and acne. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am starting chemo therapy tomorrow for breast cancer. I was perscribed Dexamethason 4mg tab roxane. I take two in the morning and two in the evening the day before, the day of and the day after. The information sheet that came with the prescription says if you take it for a long periond of time stopping the medication could cause serious side effects. My instructions are to take it only during the time of the chemo and this is scheduled every three weeks. I am ...

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My son is taking 14mg of dexamthasone tablets daily. Hes been on this dose for about 2-3 months now. What are the main side effects forthis amount please ## Hi Alma! Go on the web and type in the name of the medication and it will tell you all about what you want to know. ## Hello, Alma! How are you? This is a steroid class medication, so it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, acne, weight gain and fluid retention. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Do anyone have stomach issues with dexamethasone?

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Dexamethasone + Tobramycin Drug Index

Tobramycin/dexamethasone, sold under the brand name Tobradex, is a fixed-dose combination medication in the form of eye drops and eye ointment, marketed by Alcon.[1][2][3] The active ingredients are tobramycin (an antibiotic) and dexamethasone (a corticosteroid).[2] It is prescribed for the treatment of pink eye in combination with bacterial infections.[2] Contents 1 Contraindications 2 Side effects 3 Interactio...

Tobramycin + Dexamethasone Drug Index

Tobramycin/dexamethasone, sold under the brand name Tobradex, is a fixed-dose combination medication in the form of eye drops and eye ointment, marketed by Alcon.[1][2][3] The active ingredients are tobramycin (an antibiotic) and dexamethasone (a corticosteroid).[2] It is prescribed for the treatment of pink eye in combination with bacterial infections.[2] Contents 1 Contraindications 2 Side effects 3 Interactio...

My father has been diagnosed with lung cancer that metastasized to the brain. First symptoms were loss of control over righ hand and claw like posture of fingers. HE was prescribed dexamethasone to reduce swelling in the brain resulting from metastasis. Stereotactic radio surgery (radiation focused on the metastasis only) was performed to treat brain metastasis. As a result he had to continue with dexamethasone as this treament causes also swelling of the brain. He had experienced following side-effects: insomnia, agressiveness (pushing family members physically,), inability to focus and listen, inability to speak clearly, talking non-stop, psychosis, paranoia, hyperactivity physically moving non-stop, , stomach pain, it is impossible to reason with him, wants to embark in projects that...

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Hello, last week 12-07-16 I got a dexa shot of 2mg for URI and it helped but started to get many adverse side effects like weakness, stomach bloating, hot flashes, body ache, headache dizziness. I still feel unwell, could It be adrenal shutdown? Please help. ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, since it is a steroid type of medicine, according to the FDA. You may also experience nausea, insomnia, nervousness, and fluid retention. If you're worried, it never hurts to have your doctor check things out, though. Are you on any other medications?

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What are the disadvantages and advantages of taking decilone forte? Thanks. ## Dexamethasone is a type of steroid that is used to treat several different conditions, such as immunity disorders, allergic reactions and swelling. Its common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weight gain and fluid retention. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## my neice who is 12 years had taken decilone forte to cure her allergic. After sometime of taking, we noticed that her face swell, is this the effect of taking this medicine? we are bothered by the change in her face as well as her hair (dry and frizzy). ## Lalaine as I said in my prior post, since this contains the steroid Dexamethasone, it can cause both fluid retention and weight gain, so either one of those could cause the...

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Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone Drug Index

Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone (Ciprodex) is an antibiotic/steroid combination medication. It contains the synthetic broad-spectrum antibacterial agent, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (0.3%), combined with the anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, dexamethasone (0.1%), in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, has shown in vitro activity against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Ha...

I am taking this for ITP to try to raise up my platelets. an average persons platelets are about 1500 mine are about 50. I started taking 5 4mg pills a day for two weeks. got to the 3rdday of the second week and my body felt like I was going to explode, I gained 10 pounds. Severe gas pains, Severe pain in all of my joints, Can't think straight, Bad bruising all over my body. Stay up for days at a time. Slur when I talk, Bad sweats I called my doctor and he immediately took me down to two pills a day. I'm at day two of taking two pills and still feeling very sick. Just this morning I couldn't even walk without my ankles wanting to give out. It is to my strict understanding that you can't just stop this drug, However after this experience I would rather die. ## Dexamethaso...

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i am aftab hussain i am 35 year old me pichhle 10 sal se dexamethasone & cyproheptadine dono tablet ek sath evrey day kha raha hun agar kisi roz nahi khata hun to hath per or sar dard karte he me ise choodna chahta hu isliye aap mujhe koi esi medicin batae jisse aga amr woh dono tablet nahi khau to woh choot jae plz. ## Me pichhle 10 sal se cyproheptadine or dexamethasone kha raha hu par ab me ise chodma chahta hu to hath per or sar me dard hota he or khukal chalti je plz. Koi dawa batae

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I have to take this med for 9 days. My first dose is three tabs of 4 mg for a total of 12 mg. Is this normal? ## Yes, this is a steroid and they are commonly used this way, started with a large dose, to get a boost of it in your body to treat the condition in question, then slowly tapered over a certain time period. Side effects you may experience can include: nausea, headache, weight gain and acne. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## My father has colorectal cancer and now has metastasis brain and kidney. He was having nausea and during examination, metastasis in brain was found. He was prescribed Dexa for 9 days (3 tablets per day for 3 days, followed by 2 tablets for 3 days and then 1 tablet for 3 days). The nausea had stopped. However, it has resumed now and ...

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What symptoms is this medication used for? ## Hi Cee Cee, Any idea of what the first abbreviation stands for? My first guess was Cheratussin based on the spelling, but I may be wrong? To answer your question though, Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine commonly used for allergies, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, etc... Dexamethasone on the other hand is a corticosteroid used for inflammation, severe allergies, and is prescribed for a number of other purposes as well, including certain types of cancer. You can learn more about each drug on the page for Hydroxyzine Details + Dexamethasone Details. And if you did mean to say Cheratussin, then it makes sense to me in that it's generally used as a cough suppressant. Together these three medications would probably make for a good cough...

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Dexamethasone + Neomycin + Polymyxin B Drug Index

Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that displays bactericidal activity against gram-negative aerobic bacilli and some anaerobic bacilli where resistance has not yet arisen. It is generally not effective against gram-positive bacilli and anaerobic gram-negative bacilli. Neomycin comes in oral and topical formulations, including creams, ointments, and eyedrops. Neomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics that contain two or more amino sugars connected by glycosidic bonds. ...

Can I take cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxer) and dexamethasone (steroid) together? I'm prescribed a round of steroids for migraines and a muscle relaxer to help with muscle / back problems. ## I didn't find any interactions listed, but it is always best to double check. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and dry mouth. Are you on any other medications?

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I want to gain weight now, but I also have small pimples and acne that I am trying very hard to get rid of... Can this combination improve my condition? ## The Dexamethasone can actually cause more acne as a side effect. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and fluid retention. Is there anything else I can help with?

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