Manufacturer
SM PHARMACEUTICALS SDN. BHD.
Contents
Dexamethasone
Indication
Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive, Cerebral oedema caused by malignancy, Diabetic macular oedema, Macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion, Uveitis, Shock, Inflammatory joint diseases
Instruction
Administer via IV/IM/Intravitreal/Intra-articular.
Drug interaction
Decreased plasma concentration with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. barbiturates, carbamazepine, ephedrine, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampicin). Increased plasma concentration with CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. erythromycin, ketoconazole, ritonavir). May increase renal clearance of salicylates. May enhances hypokalaemic effects of diuretics (acetazolamide, loop, thiazide), amphotericin B injection, corticosteroids, carbenoxolone, and K-depleting agents. May enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
Potentially Fatal: May diminish therapeutic effect of live virus vaccines.
Malaysia
