Dectancyl 0,5 mg Not available
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Last updated 24/05/2026 at 02:11
SETHIKA CARE Pharmacy
271 Yothapol Khemarak Phoumin Blvd (271), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Indication
Treatment of a wide range of inflammatory and allergic conditions including rheumatic diseases, skin conditions, asthma, allergic reactions, and certain haematological disorders.
Ingredients
- Dexamethasone 0.5 mg
Direction
Adults: Dosage is highly variable based on indication: 0.5β9 mg/day in divided doses depending on condition severity. Should be taken with food to reduce GI upset. Dose must be tapered gradually when discontinuing after prolonged use.
Side effects
- Fluid retention and oedema.
- Hyperglycaemia.
- Hypertension.
- Insomnia and mood disturbances.
- Increased susceptibility to infections.
- Osteoporosis (long
- term use).
- Cushing's syndrome with prolonged use.
Precautions
- Contraindicated in systemic fungal infections.
- Do not discontinue abruptly after prolonged use β risk of adrenal insufficiency.
- May mask signs of infection
- use with caution in presence of infections.
- Long
- term use may cause osteoporosis
- hyperglycaemia
- and immunosuppression.
- Monitor blood pressure
- blood glucose
- and electrolytes regularly.
- Live vaccines are contraindicated during therapy.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Indication
Treatment of a wide range of inflammatory and allergic conditions including rheumatic diseases, skin conditions, asthma, allergic reactions, and certain haematological disorders.
Ingredients
- Dexamethasone 0.5 mg
Direction
Adults: Dosage is highly variable based on indication: 0.5β9 mg/day in divided doses depending on condition severity. Should be taken with food to reduce GI upset. Dose must be tapered gradually when discontinuing after prolonged use.
Side effects
- Fluid retention and oedema.
- Hyperglycaemia.
- Hypertension.
- Insomnia and mood disturbances.
- Increased susceptibility to infections.
- Osteoporosis (long
- term use).
- Cushing's syndrome with prolonged use.
Precautions
- Contraindicated in systemic fungal infections.
- Do not discontinue abruptly after prolonged use β risk of adrenal insufficiency.
- May mask signs of infection
- use with caution in presence of infections.
- Long
- term use may cause osteoporosis
- hyperglycaemia
- and immunosuppression.
- Monitor blood pressure
- blood glucose
- and electrolytes regularly.
- Live vaccines are contraindicated during therapy.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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