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Bromazepam

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Lincomycin

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Citalopram

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Dexacen-4 injection

Generic Name: dexamethasone (injection) (DEX a METH a sone)

Brand Names: Cortastat, Cortastat 10, Cortastat LA, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA

What is dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Dexamethasone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Dexamethasone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders, inflammatory eye conditions, blood cell disorders, leukemia, or endocrine disorders.

Dexamethasone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about dexamethasone?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to dexamethasone or sulfites, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Before using dexamethasone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroids.

Your steroid medication needs may change if you have any unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you during treatment.

Avoid activities that place too much stress on your joints. Dexamethasone can decrease pain and swelling, and you may be tempted to increase your activity if you are feeling better. Any joint damage may go unnoticed while you are being treated with dexamethasone.

Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with dexamethasone. Vaccines may not work as well while you are using a steroid. Ask your doctor when you can safely receive a live vaccine after your dexamethasone treatment ends.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using dexamethasone?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to dexamethasone or sulfites, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had. Before using this medication, tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.

Other medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before using dexamethasone include:

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  a history of malaria;

  
  


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  glaucoma or cataracts;

  
  


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  stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis;

  
  


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  depression or mental illness;

  
  


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  if you have recently had a heart attack.

  
  

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use dexamethasone.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Dexamethasone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Steroids can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication.

How is dexamethasone injection given?

Dexamethasone is given as an injection into a muscle or through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Your steroid medication needs may change if you have unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using dexamethasone.

Dexamethasone injection is usually given for only a few days. After your treatment ends, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as fever, weakness, and joint or muscle pain. Talk to your doctor about how to treat or avoid any withdrawal symptoms.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since dexamethasone injection is given as needed by a healthcare professional, it is not likely that you will miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this medicine.

A single large dose of dexamethasone is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. However, long-term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

What should I avoid after receiving dexamethasone?

Avoid activities that place too much stress on your joints. Dexamethasone can decrease pain and swelling, and you may be tempted to increase your activity if you are feeling better. Any joint damage may go unnoticed while you are being treated with dexamethasone.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with dexamethasone. Vaccines may not work as well while you are using a steroid. Ask your doctor when you can safely receive a live vaccine after your dexamethasone treatment ends.

Dexamethasone side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

  
  

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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect dexamethasone?

There are many other medicines that can interact with steroids. Below is only a partial list of these medicines:

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  aspirin (taken on a daily basis or at high doses);

  
  


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  a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

  
  


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  seizure medications such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton).

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with dexamethasone. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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• Addison's Disease
• Adrenal Insufficiency
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• Aspiration Pneumonia
• Asthma
• Asthma, acute
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
• Bursitis
• Cerebral Edema
• Chorioretinitis
• Croup
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• Dermatitis Herpetiformis
• Eczema
• Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow
• Erythroblastopenia
• Evan's Syndrome
• Gouty Arthritis
• Hay Fever
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
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• Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Shock
• Synovitis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Thrombocytopenia
• Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• Tuberculous Meningitis
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Uveitis, Posterior

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about dexamethasone.

See also: Dexacen-4 side effects (in more detail)

Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets

Pronunciation: DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan/gwye-FEN-e-sin/FEN-ill-EF-rin
Generic Name: Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine
Brand Name: Examples include Duraphen DM and Sinutuss DM

Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets are used for:

Relieving congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets are a decongestant, cough suppressant, and expectorant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages, loosening mucus and lung secretions in the chest, and making coughs more productive. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex to reduce a dry cough.

Do NOT use Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets


• you have an enlarged prostate gland, severe high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, or other severe heart problems (eg, heart blood vessel disease)


• you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have a history of glaucoma, an enlarged prostate gland or other prostate problems, heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems, adrenal gland problems, an overactive thyroid, seizures, or stroke


• if you have a chronic cough, lung problems (eg, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if cough occurs with large amounts of mucus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets's side effects


• Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased


• Bromocriptine because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets


• Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets:

Use Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets by mouth with or without food.


• Drink plenty of water while taking Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets.


• Swallow Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Some brands of Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets may be broken in half before taking. If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, ask your pharmacist if your brand of medicine may be broken in half.


• If you miss a dose of Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets.

Important safety information:

• Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Do not take appetite suppressants while you are taking Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets without checking with your doctor.


• Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets has phenylephrine and dextromethorphan in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has phenylephrine or dextromethorphan in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• If cough persists for more than 1 week or comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, contact your health care provider. A persistent cough could be a sign of a serious condition.


• Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets.


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Use Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets while you are pregnant. It is not known if Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets.

Possible side effects of Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Duraphen DM side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.

Proper storage of Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets:

Store Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Duraphen DM Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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