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About Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml

Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids used to treat symptoms associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory processes such as redness, swelling, and itching. It is used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints).

Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml contains Betamethasone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience skin redness, itching, skin discolouration, tingling, numbness, burning pain, or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Betamethasone, other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml. Consult a doctor before taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk. Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers. If you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor immediately.

Uses of Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml

Allergic reactions or inflammatory process such as redness, swelling and itching

Directions for Use

Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml is a steroid used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints). Also, Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml supplements the action of adrenaline (a hormone that regulates involuntary functions). Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may also be used to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml

  • Skin redness
  • Itching
  • Skin discoloration
  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Burning pain
  • Stomach pain

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Betamethsone or other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml. Consult a doctor before taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk. Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers. Before taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor if you have recently taken vaccination against smallpox as Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml should not be injected into infected areas, intervertebral spaces, unstable joints, or by epidural route (injection in the back). If you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor immediately.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical
BetamethasoneDesmopressin
Critical

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BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Metrizamide and Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with Metrizamide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml and Desmopressin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneIohexol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iohexol and Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with Iohexol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iopamidol and Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with Mifepristone may significantly reduce the effect of Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml which may be less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneTofacitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Using tofacitinib with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may increase the risk of serious infections. It may also increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml and tofacitinib, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
BetamethasoneOfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml and Ofloxacin co-administration can result in tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml and Ofloxacin together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have pain, swelling, or inflammation in a muscle location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneInfliximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Infliximab with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with Infliximab together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, losing weight, or pain while peeing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneNalidixic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Nalidixic acid may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml can be taken with Nalidixic acid if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid) such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid processed meats, refined carbohydrates, sugar, trans fats, and alcohol as these might worsen inflammation.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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BETAMETHASONE-4MGOther and unspecified infectious diseases
Severe
BETAMETHASONE-4MGCarrier of infectious disease
Moderate

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BETAMETHASONE-4MGOther and unspecified infectious diseases
Severe
How does the disease interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Corticosteroids' immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties, especially when used in larger doses, have the potential to reduce host resistance to pathogens, impair the ability to localise infections, and disguise infection-related symptoms. Perhaps secondary infections are more likely to occur. In general, individuals with active infections—especially systemic fungal infections—should not be treated with corticosteroids.

How to manage the interaction:
Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may lower the host resistance to infectious agents, decrease the ability to localize infections, and mask the symptoms of infection. Secondary infections may also develop. It should not be used in patients with active infections unless medically necessary.
BETAMETHASONE-4MGCarrier of infectious disease
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids may reactivate latent tuberculosis in people who have it or who are tuberculin-reactive. If corticosteroid medication is given to individuals with a history of TB or tuberculin reactivity, close monitoring for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis is advised. Consideration may be given to tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis when receiving prolonged corticosteroid medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may cause a reactivation of the disease in patients with latent tuberculosis. It is advised to closely monitor for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis such as cough, tiredness, loss of appetite, and fever.
BETAMETHASONE-4MGFibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Due to a reduced rate of metabolism, corticosteroids may have a greater impact on cirrhotic patients. Cirrhotic patients should have their cortisol levels constantly monitored. In some people, dosage modifications might be necessary.

How to manage the interaction:
Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may have enhanced effects in patients with cirrhosis. Monitoring the condition of patients with cirrhosis is advised.
BETAMETHASONE-4MGDepressive episode
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Psychotic and emotional instability symptoms may be increased severely by corticosteroids. During corticosteroid medication, patients with these disorders should be watched for any worsening or intensification of their symptoms.

How to manage the interaction:
Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may elevate the symptoms of psychosis and emotional instability. Monitoring of patients with these conditions for increased or worsened symptoms is recommended.
BETAMETHASONE-4MGType 1 diabetes mellitus
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
By opposing the effect of insulin and inhibiting its secretion, corticosteroids can increase blood sugar levels. This inhibits peripheral glucose uptake and increases gluconeogenesis. Patients with diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, or a tendency for hyperglycemia should receive corticosteroid therapy with caution. During corticosteroid medication, patients with diabetes mellitus should be monitored more carefully, and their anti-diabetic regimen should be changed correspondingly.

How to manage the interaction:
Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may raise blood glucose levels. Monitoring of blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes is advised.
BETAMETHASONE-4MGOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and fluid retention are side effects of corticosteroids. Patients who already have electrolyte abnormalities should use corticosteroids with caution. Additionally, care should be taken while managing patients with seizure disorders since electrolyte imbalances might result in seizure activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may cause fluid retention, low potassium, and high sodium levels. Caution is advised in patients with electrolyte disturbances.
BETAMETHASONE-4MGOedema, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml:
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, fluid retention, and an increase in blood pressure are all possible side effects of corticosteroids. Patients who already have fluid retention, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and/or renal impairment should use corticosteroids with caution. Potassium supplements and dietary salt control may be advised.

How to manage the interaction:
Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may cause fluid retention, low potassium, high sodium levels, and elevated blood pressure. Caution is advised in patients with pre-existing fluid retention, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and/or kidney dysfunction.

FAQs

Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.

If you are about to receive any vaccinations, especially live vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella and polio vaccines, it is advised to inform your doctor that you are on treatment with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml as it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may lower the body’s immune response and lead to nervous system complications if used along with a vaccine.

A blue steroid card consists of instructions for patients and also provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml for more than three weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.

You are not recommended to take Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with ketoconazole as it may increase the risk of side effects of Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml. However, please consult your doctor before taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml with other medicines.

Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may increase the risk of infections as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while taking Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml.

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Special Advise

Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml may affect skin tests by giving false results. Also, it may affect the results of gallbladder X-ray procedures. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are on treatment with Betamsole 4 mg Injection 1 ml if you are undergoing any tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergy: It is a condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance that is typically not harmful to your body. These foreign substances are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods, certain medications, and seasonal allergies like hay fever, pollen, or pet dander. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include itching, rash, scratchy throat, itchy or watery eyes, hives or itchy red spots on the skin, or allergic rhinitis (which causes sneezing or nasal congestion). 

Inflammation: It is a response generated by damage to living tissues. This response is a defence mechanism to protect the body from injury, infection, or disease. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, pain, swelling, heat, or loss of function. Inflammation can be caused due to certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can’t eliminate easily. 

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