Dexametahsone (Dexamethasone)
Brand Name: Dexametahsone
Generic Name: Dexamethasone
Manufacturer/Agent: Emil Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 0.25mg
Pack size: 1000
Trade Price: KES 575.00
Retail Price: @ KES 1.00
Class: Corticosteroids (Endocrine system drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym:
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.