DEXAMETHASONE Flashcards
1
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PRESENTATION
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2mg tablet
2mg/5mL oral solution
2
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CLASSIFICATION
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Corticosteroid- systemic
Drug with high glucocorticoid activity and insignificant mineralocorticoid activity
3
Q
ADMINISTRATION
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Severe croup
4
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CONTRA-INDICATIONS
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Systemic infection unless specified anti-infective therapy is employed
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
Gastric/duodenal ulcer
vaccination with live vaccines
patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance
The Lapp lactase deficiency
glucose-galactose malabsorption
5
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DOSAGE
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ADULT: NOT INDICATED
PAEDIATRIC: 300mcg (0.3mg)/kg (MAX 12mg)
6
Q
SIDE EFFECTS
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Hiccups
Hyperglycaemia
MI rupture
Protein Catabolism
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