Dexamethazone 8 mg Ampoule 5pcs 2 ml

Dexamethasone is given by injection to patients unable to take a tablet form of the medicine. Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system and is used normally for patients with:

• severe allergic reactions causing swelling of the face and throat, low blood pressure and collapse (angioneurotic oedema and anaphylaxis)

• shock caused by infection or severe tuberculosis (also with anti-infective treatments e.g. antibiotics)

• raised pressure in the skull caused by tumors or infantile spasms

• Sometimes, the injection is given into the painful area itself e.g. inflammation of the joints (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis)

• are sensitive or allergic to Dexamethasone or any of the other ingredients in this injection 

• have a fungal infection that has spread to involve the whole body.

• have any other widespread infection which is not currently being treated.

• are to be vaccinated with live virus vaccines.

You should also tell the doctor if you:

• suffer from heart failure or have had a recent heart attack

• suffer from high blood pressure

• suffer from kidney or liver problems

• suffer from diabetes or a relative has diabetes

• suffer from or have had a stomach or duodenal ulcer

• suffer from osteoporosis (thinning and weakness of the bone)

• have suffered from muscle weakness with this or other steroids in the past

• suffer from myasthenia gravis (a disease-causing weak muscles)

• suffer from an eye infection with the herpes virus

• suffer from glaucoma (increased pressure within the eye) or a relative has glaucoma

• suffer from epilepsy

• suffer from schizophrenia

• have previously had tuberculosis

• have previously had amoebiasis (an infection which is specific to tropical countries and causes diarrhea)

• have symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome such as muscle cramping, muscle weakness, confusion, visual loss or disturbances and shortness of breath, in case you suffer from hematological malignancy.

Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing. Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body. 

Please tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is especially important with the following medicines as they may interact with your Dexamethasone Injection:

• aspirin or similar medicines

• phenytoin (used to treat epilepsy)

• barbiturates (sedative drugs used to treat sleeplessness and epilepsy)

• ephedrine (for nose decongestion)

• antibiotics called rifampicin and rifabutin (used to treat tuberculosis)

• carbamazepine (used to treat epilepsy, pain and manic depression)

• aminoglutethimide (an anticancer medicine)

• anticoagulant medicines which thin the blood e.g. warfarin

• medicines for diabetes

• certain diuretics (water tablets)

• antiretroviral medicines e.g. ritonavir, darunavir, indinavir, lopinavir, saquinavir and efavirenz

Your nurse or doctor will give you the injection.

Your doctor will decide the correct dosage for you and how and when the injection will be given. This will depend on the condition you are being treated for.

Store below 25°C. Do not freeze. Keep the container in the outer carton, in order to protect from light.

Keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children. 

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the ampoule label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.