Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone)

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Brand Name: Dexamethasone

Generic Name: Dexamethasone

Manufacturer/Agent: Dawa Pharmaceuticals

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 4mg/ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 15.00

Retail Price: @ KES 20.00

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Class: Corticosteroids (Endocrine system drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

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Molecular Formulae: C22H29FO5 = 392.5

Precautions: Ocular herpes simplex. peptic ulcer. acute infection. osteoporosis. pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: Respiratory distress syndrome. shock. emesis in cancer therapy. corticosteroid replacement therapy.

Interactions: Decreased effect: phenytoin, phenobarbitone, rifampicin.

Side Effects: Fluid and electrolyte disturbances. hypertension. muscle weakness. hypersensitivity reactions.

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