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Dexamethasone Tablet 100's Substitute

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Uses:

Allergic or inflammatory conditions, Covid-19.

Medicinal Benefits:

Dexamethasone Tablet 100's is a steroid (corticosteroids) medication. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and contribute to overall health and well-being. Increasing your body's corticosteroid levels (such as dexamethasone) is an effective strategy for treating various disorders involving inflammation. Dexamethasone decreases inflammation, which might otherwise worsen your disease. You must take it daily to get the most out of this medication. It is also approved for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and older with a body weight of at least 40 kg) who require supplemental oxygen therapy.

FAQs

Dexamethasone Tablet 100's contains dexamethasone, a steroid with both anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant activity. Anti-inflammatory activity relieves the symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as redness, swelling, and tenderness caused by various medical conditions. On the other side, immunosuppressant activity helps to calm your immune system. As a result, it can aid in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, in which your immune system erroneously destroys your own tissues.

If you miss a dose of Dexamethasone Tablet 100's, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

If you take more Dexamethasone Tablet 100's than required, please visit a doctor as it requires immediate medical attention. Excessive intake of Dexamethasone Tablet 100's may lead to swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, or any skin reaction.

Do not abruptly stop taking Dexamethasone Tablet 100's as you might feel severe tiredness, weakness, body aches, and joint pain, which are withdrawal symptoms of Dexamethasone Tablet 100's. Consult your doctor, and your dose be lowered gradually to avoid any withdrawal symptoms.

If you are about to get vaccinated, especially if it is a live vaccine. In that case, you should notify your doctor that you are taking Dexamethasone Tablet 100's because the use of Dexamethasone Tablet 100's and immunizations at the same time is not recommended.

Dexamethasone Tablet 100's is recommended not to use in people affected with fungal infections. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with the doctor.

Dexamethasone Tablet 100's may increase the risk of Infections and infestations. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox (herpes simplex), shingles (herpes zoster) or measles.

Corticosteroids have the potential to raise blood glucose levels. Patients may require dosage adjustments for any concurrent diabetes medication.

Dexamethasone Tablet 100's is approved for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and older with a body weight of at least 40 kg) who require supplemental oxygen therapy.