Dexamethasone

Let your doctor know before prescribing Dexamethasone if you are allergic to any content of this medicine or sulphites. You should disclose to your doctor if you have received any live virus vaccines. You should discuss with your doctor if you have fungal infections, amoebiasis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses, eye infections, glaucoma, mental conditions, TB, bacteraemia (viable bacteria in the bloodstream), joint, liver, kidney, or heart conditions and septic arthritis resulting from gonorrhoea or tuberculosis. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before receiving this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while Dexamethasone therapy. Do not abruptly stop taking Dexamethasone as you might feel severe tiredness, weakness, body aches, and joint pain, which are withdrawal symptoms of Dexamethasone. Consult your doctor, and your dose be lowered gradually to avoid any withdrawal symptoms.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Dexamethasone may interact with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. aspirin), anticonvulsants (e.g. phenytoin), sedative-hypnotic medications (e.g. phenobarbital, primidone), antibiotics (e.g. rifampicin, rifabutin), anticancer (e.g. aminoglutethimide, methotrexate), anticoagulant (e.g. warfarin), antiretroviral drugs (e.g. ritonavir, darunavir, indinavir), and medicines used to treat epilepsy, pain and manic depression (e.g. carbamazepine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you ever had fungal infections, epilepsy, schizophrenia, amoebiasis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses, eye infections, glaucoma, mental conditions, diabetes, TB, bacteraemia (viable bacteria in the bloodstream), joint, liver, kidney, or heart conditions and septic arthritis resulting from gonorrhoea or tuberculosis or have or had a recent vaccination inform your doctor before taking Dexamethasone.

Diet & Lifestyle for Allergic or inflammatory conditions:

• Consume antioxidant-rich food. Blueberries, tomatoes, cherries, squash, and bell peppers are highly antioxidants.
• Consuming probiotic-rich foods aids in the development of the immune system's resistance to allergies.
• Consume foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, spinach, broccoli, and blueberries.
• Include seasonal fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your daily diet.
• Limit your intake of foods that may cause allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
• Limit the consumption of foods high in sugar that may aggravate inflammation.
• Reducing stress and having a regular sleep schedule might be beneficial.
• Avoid processed meats, refined carbohydrates, sugar, trans fats, and alcohol, as they may aggravate inflammation.

Diet & Lifestyle for Covid-19:

• Remember always to wear a mask when you're around other people. Wearing a mask aids in the prevention of illness spread.
• Take care of your mental health. Fear and anxiety can hamper the immune system as well. Therapy, yoga, and meditation effectively allow the mind a state of peace.
• Keep a social distance and avoid social gatherings.
• Please do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
• Hands should be washed with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitiser on a regular basis.
• All surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
• Gargling with salt water and inhaling steam would be beneficial.
• Never exchange personal objects that have been contaminated with bodily fluids or blood, such as razor blades or toothbrushes.
• Never share used needles and other injections or medical devices, as they may spread viruses.
• Consume a well-balanced diet. Consume vitamin and nutrient-rich foods like dark green, yellow, orange, and red vegetables and fruits to enhance your immune system. Choose lean protein and whole carbohydrates over-processed foods.
• Consume no raw meat or eggs. Consume boiled and cooked meat, poultry, or seafood.
• If you have nausea or vomiting, eat bland, low-fat foods and avoid spicy or greasy foods.
• Spending time with family or doing whatever makes you happy might help you minimise emotional and physical stress.