Review the side-effects of Dexamethasone Oral as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Allergic reactions - Severe allergic reactions such as rash, hives, itching and trouble in breathing.
Heart - Slow/fast heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, poor blood circulation, heart enlargement, heart failure, blocks, high blood pressure, heart attack and fainting.
Skin - Pimples, skin inflammation, redness, dry skin, impaired wound healing, and increased sweating.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal distention, elevation in serum liver enzyme levels, liver enlargement, increased appetite, nausea, inflammation of pancreas and ulcer.
Metabolic - Fluid imbalance.
Musculoskeletal - Cell death in thighbone, loss of muscle mass, muscle weakness, joint inflammation and vertebral compression fractures.
Central Nervous System - Convulsions, depression, emotional instability, headache, sleeplessness, mood swings, nerve disease, tingling and personality changes.
Eye - Increased eye pressure.
Miscellaneous - Abnormal fat deposits, uneasiness and weight gain.
Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, Dexpak Jr. Taperpak, Zema Pak 10-Day, Zema Pak 13-Day, Zema Pak 6-Day.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Allergic reactions - Severe allergic reactions such as rash, hives, itching and trouble in breathing.
Heart - Slow/fast heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, poor blood circulation, heart enlargement, heart failure, blocks, high blood pressure, heart attack and fainting.
Skin - Pimples, skin inflammation, redness, dry skin, impaired wound healing, and increased sweating.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal distention, elevation in serum liver enzyme levels, liver enlargement, increased appetite, nausea, inflammation of pancreas and ulcer.
Metabolic - Fluid imbalance.
Musculoskeletal - Cell death in thighbone, loss of muscle mass, muscle weakness, joint inflammation and vertebral compression fractures.
Central Nervous System - Convulsions, depression, emotional instability, headache, sleeplessness, mood swings, nerve disease, tingling and personality changes.
Eye - Increased eye pressure.
Miscellaneous - Abnormal fat deposits, uneasiness and weight gain.
Other Precautions :
Avoid contact with people with infections.Drug Name : Dexamethasone Oral
Dexamethasone Oral(Baycadron) generic is a corticosteroid, prescribed for certain conditions associated with decreased adrenal gland function.Brand Names or Trade Names of Dexamethasone Oral
India :
Dexona |
Dexariv |
Sterodin - D |
Dexacron |
Dexamethasone |
Dexona |
Dexicol |
Beksa (2 ml) |
Dekortyn |
Dexona (2 ml) |
Decdan |
Dexasoporin |
Exzy |
Dexzy |
Intradex |
Dexasone Inj |
Dex |
Wymesone (2 ml) |
Dexacore |
Decrina
International :
Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, Dexpak Jr. Taperpak, Zema Pak 10-Day, Zema Pak 13-Day, Zema Pak 6-Day.
