Dexona 4 mg

What is Dexona?

Dexona is a steroid group of medicine containing dexamethasone. The medicine is used to treat multiple diseases and conditions, such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer. Dexona provides relief from swelling, redness, pain, and itching by preventing the release of substances causing inflammation.

It is recommended to consume the dexona with food; taking it with an empty stomach can cause stomach upset. Always take medicine as prescribed by the doctor regularly, do not stop or change the dose of the medication without consulting the doctor.

Health complications, such as cardiovascular complications, electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, and weight gain are some of the most common side effects of Dexona. In case any of these symptoms get worse, talk to your doctor.

The medicine may cause some side effects if you have any health complications; before taking medication, inform your doctor. He will prescribe you the medicine accordingly. If you are expecting a baby or breastfeeding, mothers consult with the doctor first about taking medicine as it may affect the infant.

What Is The Use Of Dexona Tablets?

Dexona is used in:

• Inflammatory conditions: It includes multiple disorders and conditions that are characterized by the condition inflammation(allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease, glomerulonephritis, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, reperfusion injury, and transplant rejection). Dexamethasone is the chemical present in the medicine that prevents the secretion of the substance responsible for causing inflammation.
• Autoimmune conditions: Unhealthy conditions in which the immune system attacks its own healthy cells and causes various types of diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, coeliac disease, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, etc. Autoimmune conditions are also caused due to inflammation that can be treated with dexona. As the medicine contains dexamethasone that prevents the secretion of the substance responsible for causing inflammation.
• Cancer: It is a condition that inflames the cycle of building new cells and replacing old cells. Our body has a balanced cycle of building new cells and replacing the dead ones. In the case of cancer, the new cells start to grow even when the body does not need them, and old cells do not die on time. This causes abnormal cell growth and is considered an inflammation-causing disease.

Who Manufacturers Dexona?

Zydus Cadila is a fully integrated indian pharmaceutical company with its business spread all over the globe. The company has a headquarter in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, ranked 100th in the Fortune India 500 list in 2020. Zydus Cadila manufactures Dexona tablets.

Strengths Of Dexona?

The term strength means the amount of chemical components present in one tablet of the medicine. Here the strength of dexona is 0.5mg, which means one tablet of dexona contains 0.5mg of dexamethasone. 

The medicine is available in multiple strengths and forms, such as:-

• Dexona Tablets
• Dexona Injection
• Dexona 8mg Injection

Don’t change the strength of the medicine without consulting the doctor, else it can lead to unhealthy conditions.

What Are The Side Effects Of Consuming Dexona?

Along with its beneficial effects, Dexona(dexamethasone) may also result in some severe side effects. In fact, not all of these side effects may occur, but few may need medical attention.

Please consult with the doctor immediately in case you face any of the following side effects while taking it.

More common

• Aggression
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Blurry vision
• Less urination
• Dizziness
• Irregular heartbeat or pulse
• headache
• Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
• irritation
• Depression
• Mood changes
• Nervousness
• Uncertain breathing
• Pounding in the ears
• Swelling of the body parts like fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
• Difficulty while thinking, speaking or walking
• Weight gain

Unknown Incidences

• Pain in the abdomen or stomach cramping
• Backache
• Bloody, black, or tarry stools
• Cough or hoarseness
• Darkening of the skin
• Decrease in height
• Decreased vision
• Diarrhea
• Dry mouth
• Eye pain
• Eye tearing
• Facial hair growth in females
• Fainting
• Fatigue
• Fever or chills
• Flushed, dry skin
• Fractures
• Fruit-like breath odor
• Full or round face, neck, or trunk
• Heartburn and/or indigestion (severe and continuous)
• Increased hunger
• Increased thirst
• Increased urination
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of sexual desire or ability
• Lower back or side pain
• Menstrual irregularities
• Muscle pain or tenderness
• Muscle wasting or weakness
• Nausea
• Pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
• Painful or difficult urination
• Skin rash
• Sleeplessness
• Sweating
• Trouble healing
• Trouble sleeping
• Unexplained weight loss
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vision changes
• Vomiting
• Vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds

What Are The Medicines That Interact With Dexamethasone(Dexona)?

There are a total of 668 drugs that show interaction with Dexamethasone(Dexona) and are categorized as:-

• 111 major drug interaction
• 506 moderate drug interaction
• 51 minor drug interaction

Among all these, there are some most frequently reacting drugs, such as:-

• Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
• Ativan (lorazepam)
• Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate)
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
• Cymbalta (duloxetine)
• Lasix (furosemide)
• Lyrica (pregabalin)
• MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350)
• Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine)
• Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone)
• Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
• Revlimid (lenalidomide)
• Synthroid (levothyroxine)
• Tylenol (acetaminophen)
• Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
• Xanax (alprazolam)
• Zofran (ondansetron)
• Zyrtec (cetirizine)

Which All Diseases Interact With Dexamethasone(Dexona)?

There are a total of 24 known diseases that show interactions with the medicine, such as:-

• GI perforation
• Infections
• Prematurity
• PUD
• Vaccination
• (+) tuberculin test
• Cirrhosis
• Depression/psychoses
• Diabetes
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Fluid retention
• Hyperadrenocorticism
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypothyroidism
• Liver disease
• MI
• Myasthenia gravis
• Myopathy
• Ocular herpes simplex
• Ocular toxicities
• Osteoporosis
• Scleroderma
• Strongyloidiasis
• Thromboembolism

How To Consume Dexona Tablets?

Consume the medicine as directed by the doctor. Try to swallow dexona orally with a glass of water without chewing or crushing the tablet. It is recommended to consume the drug after the meal; taking it with an empty stomach can lead to side effects.

Precautions While Consuming Dexona Tablets

Here is list of things you need to keep in mind while taking dexona tablets in order to avoid side effects, such as:-

• Do not consume the medicine if you are allergic to dexamethasone or any other medicine of the same chemical.
• Consult with the doctor if you have any diseases that interact with Dexamethasone(Dexona).
• Do not take alcohol with dexamethasone(Dexona), it will lead to side effects.
• If you are pregnant or in the maternal phase of breastfeeding, your child consults with the doctor first before taking this medicine. Taking risks with your child is not a good option.
• People with kidney complications should consume the medicine with care and caution; talk to the doctor first before taking Dexamethasone(Dexona). 
• If you have a liver complication, inform your doctor about it first before taking medicine.

What Should You Do In Case Of Accidental Overdose?

If a person is experiencing severe overdose symptoms, such as passing out, numbness, tingling, loss of coordination, trouble breathing, or many more while using Dexamethasone(Dexona), call 911. The U.S citizens can call their local poison control center at 1800-222-1222.

Storage Of Dexamethasone(Dexona) 100mg

Keep the medicine at room temperature below 30℃ and away from the light and moisture. Keep the medicine away from the children, and do not forget to dispose of the drug properly.