Betamethasone👶👶

Question 1

What is betamethazone?

Answer 1

It is a glucocorticosterone, it is similar to dexamethasone probably a little more potent

Question 2

State the mode of action of betamethazone

Answer 2

It leads to improvement in neonatal long function there are two mechanisms

By enhancing maturation changes in Lung architecture and by inducing lung enzymes that play a role in biochemical maturation

Or

Alveoli are lined with two types of cells the type 1 and type 2 pneumocytes
The type 1 pneumocyte is responsible for gas exchange in the alveoli while the type 2 pneumocyte is responsible for the production and secretion of surfactants

It’s accelerates morphologic development of both types of alveolar cells.

Question 3

State the indication for betamethazone

Answer 3

For lactating mothers, to mature the lungs of premature babies
Betamethazone is also used to stimulate fetal lung maturation (prevention of IRDS) and to decrease the incidence and mortality from intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants

Question 4

State the dosage for betamethazone

Answer 4

4 to 20 mg or IM or IV

Question 5

State the contraindications for betamethazone

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity and systemic infections

Question 6

State the side effects of betamethazone

Answer 6

Cataract
Osteoporosis
Peptic ulcers
Hypertension