Dexa-pos (Dexamethasone)

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Brand Name: Dexa-pos

Generic Name: Dexamethasone

Manufacturer/Agent: Ursapharma

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Formulation: eye drops

Strength: 0.1% 5ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 270.60

Retail Price: @ KES 360.80

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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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