ARCODEXAN 0.5mg price in UAE

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Dexamethasone.
ARCODEXAN 0.5mg is available in the market in concentration 0.5mg/Tablet and in the form of Tablets.

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Mode Of Action

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It suppresses normal immune response.

Indication

Shock
Bronchial asthma
Status asthmaticus
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Severe allergies
Skin diseases
Hyperpyrexia
Bacteraemia
Toxaemia
Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
Cortisosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Eczema
Urticaria
Cerebral oedema
other indications where glucocorticoid therapy is required.

Precaution

Dexamethasone should be used with caution in the presence of congestive heart failure or hypertension, in patients with diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, glaucoma, infectious disease, chronic renal failure and uraemia and in elderly persons. Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; not recommended

Side Effects

Acne
Adrenal suppression
Arrhythmia
Bradycardia
Cardiac arrest
Cataracts
Change in spermatogenesis
Delayed wound healing
Depression
Diabetes mellitus
Diaphoresis
Emotional instability
Erythema
Euphoria
Exophthalmos
GI perforation
Glaucoma
Glucose intolerance
Glucosuria
Hepatomegaly
Hypokalemic alkalosis
Increased intracranial pressure
Increased transaminases
Insomnia
Kaposi's sarcoma
Menstrual irregularity
Moon face
Myopathy
Neuritis
Osteoporosis
Peptic ulcer
Perianal pruritus
Petechia
Perianal pruritus
Pituitary adrenal axis suppression
Pseudotumor cerebri (on withdrawal)
Psychosis
Pulmonary edema
Rash
Seizure
Spermatogenesis altered (increased or decreased)
Ulcerative esophagitis
Urticaria
Vertigo
Weight gain

Contra indication

Ocular herpes simplex is an example of absolute contraindication to corticosteroid therapy. Relative contraindications are: Gastrointestinal ulcer, acute or chronic infections, osteoporosis, pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, renal insufficiency, hypertension, history of psychotic illness, immediate before prophylactic immunization and finally hypersensitivity to Dexamethasone.

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Interaction

Increased risk of hypokalaemia when used concurrently with potassium-depleting drugs such as amphotericin B and loop diuretics. Reduces efficacy of isoniazid, salicylates, vaccines and toxoids. Increased activity of dexamethasone and cyclosporin when used together. Concurrent use with aspirin or ethanol may lead to increased GI side effects. Potentially Fatal: Reduced efficacy in combination with ephedrine, cholestyramine, phenytoin, phenobarbital and rifampicin.