Dexamethasone Lidocaine

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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...

Besides the DX, the box I have says “lidocaina” which I am assuming is Lidocaine, a pain relief drug. My wife wants to use this for hip pain from hip displacia but I just want to make sure that there will be no harmful side effect. Seeing that this also had a corticosteroid in it, Dexamethasone, I am inclined to NOT administer it to her because that is a class of drugs that can have serious side effects if used incorrectly or by the wrong person. ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects, so yes, there may be dangers, and it should only be administered with a doctors approval. The FDA warns that it may cause administration site reactions, redness, pain, headache, nausea, weight changes, mood changes, and skin reactions. How is she doing? Did you try it? Is sh...

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Cough potion ## A similar cough potion goes by the name of . It is reported to contain a compounded formula of Dexamethasone + Diphenhydramine + Nystatin + Tetracycline although pharmacists will often report many variations to this. Another pharmacist reports "The usual concoction contains equal amounts of viscous lidocaine and diphenhydramine for analgesia ... and Maalox or a similar antacid to enhance coating of the ingredients in the mouth. Some also include nystatin to prevent or treat fungal growth ... a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation ... or tetracycline to prevent secondary bacterial infections" [1] Is the product you're talking about something which can be purchased ready made, or is it a formula which you would ask a pharmacist to put together? Please post bac...

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If I have Hep C is it still safe to take Tribedoce DX injections? ## Hello, Melba! Given the scope of contraindications listed below, Hep C itself was not listed. However, I think it may still be wise for you to discuss the issue with your doctor to be on the safe side, just in case there are any other related symptoms or anomalies to be mindful of. Tribedoce DX Ingredients Each vial No. 1 contains: - Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 100 mg - Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 100 mg - Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 5 mg - cbp vehicle 1 mL Each vial No. 2 contains: - Dexamethasone sodium phosphate equivalent to 4 mg dexamethasone phosphate [1] - Lidocaine hydrochloride (anesthetic) 30 mg [2] - cbp vehicle 2 ml Tribedoce DX Contraindications Gastric and duodenal ulcer, generalized fu...

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How does it alleviate pain ## Dexa Neurobion injections contains the active ingredients: Dexamethasone, Cyanaocobalamin, Lidocaine, Pyridoxine and Thiamine. This combines some vital nutrients with a steroid, Dexamethasone and a mild anesthetic, Lidocaine to treat pain. Side effects may include: nausea and irritation at the injection site. Are there any questions or comments? ## 60 days back I had an unprotected annal intercourse with one unknown girl which caused me pain on my pennal shaft, heavy pass cells(yellow in color), post urine dropping, problem & pain in passing urine, incomplete urination, a pointed wound on top of my shaft and an alergic & sevior infection sign on my lower outter lips. My doctor advised me Hudexa (I/V) injection after every twelve hours for next seven...

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