Dexamethasone |
Presentation |
• 8mg in 2ml Glass Vial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pharmacology |
• A corticosteroid secreted by the adrenal cortex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actions |
• Relieves inflammatory reactions and provides immunosuppression | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Metabolism |
• By the liver and other tissues, and excreted predominantly by the kidneys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Primary Emergency Indications |
• Bronchospasm associated with acute respiratory distress not responsive
to nebulised Salbutamol Adult / Adult - Paed / Paed • Anaphylaxis Adult Paed • Acute Exacerbation of COPD Adult |
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Contraindications |
Known hypersensitivity to Dexamethasone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Precautions |
Solutions which are not clear or are contaminated should be discarded | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Route of Administration |
• IV • IM |
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Side Effects |
• Nil of significance in the above indications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Special Notes |
• Does not contain an antimicrobial agent, therefore use solution immediately and discard any residue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Therapeutic Effect |
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