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Dexamethasone Flashcards

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Presentation

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8mg in 2ml

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Indications

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  1. Severe croup
  2. Bronchospasm associated with severe respiratory distress, not responsive to Salbutamol NEB
  3. Exacerbation of COPD
  4. Adult stridor
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Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Precautions

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Solutions which are unclear

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Side effects

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Nil significant

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Pharmacology

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Decamethasone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory actions which also provides immunosupression.

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Metabolism

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Metabolised by CYP3A4

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Excretion

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Excreted by the kidneys

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IV effects

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Onset - 30-60secs
Peak - 2hrs
Duration - 36-72hrs

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