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Composition :

BETAMETHASONE-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cenofi Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Betanof Injection

Betanof Injection 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).

Betanof Injection 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.

Betanof Injection 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 Betanof Injection 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 Betanof Injection. Consult a doctor before taking Betanof Injection if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betanof Injection is excreted in human milk. Betanof Injection may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while taking Betanof Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betanof Injection as it may increase the risk of ulcers. If you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while taking Betanof Injection, inform your doctor immediately.

Uses of Betanof Injection

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

Directions for Use

Betanof Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Betanof Injection 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, Betanof Injection supplements the action of adrenaline (a hormone that regulates involuntary functions). Betanof Injection may also be used to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

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 Betanof Injection. Consult a doctor before taking Betanof Injection if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betanof Injection is excreted in human milk. Betanof Injection may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while taking Betanof Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betanof Injection as it may increase the risk of ulcers. Before taking Betanof Injection, inform your doctor if you have recently taken vaccination against smallpox as Betanof Injection 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 Betanof Injection, inform your doctor immediately.

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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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FAQs

Betanof Injection 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 Betanof Injection as it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. Betanof Injection 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 Betanof Injection 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 Betanof Injection with ketoconazole as it may increase the risk of side effects of Betanof Injection. However, please consult your doctor before taking Betanof Injection with other medicines.

Betanof Injection 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 Betanof Injection.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • PRIMIDONE
  • AMINOGLUTETHIMIDE
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • INSULIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • SOMATROPIN
  • VECURONIUM
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • RITONAVIR
  • COBICISTAT
  • WARFARIN
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • TRETINOIN
  • ACETAZOLAMIDE
  • RIFABUTIN

Special Advise

Betanof Injection 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 Betanof Injection 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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