Decdan Injection
Decdan 4 MG Description
Decdan injection contains a medicine called Dexamethasone, that belongs to the category of medicines known as steroids. It is used to reduce severe inflammations in the joints like in case of rheumat
oid arthritis, a severe case of asthma and treat many conditions of skin allergies, eye conditions, and also used in post-surgery care. This medicine acts by reducing the formation of inflammation-causing substances in the body. This injection is given by a doctor or nurse in hospital or clinic. The common side effects include "Steroidal Flare" which is a sharp pain at the site of injection which lasts for a few hours and then reduces on its own. Contact your doctor immediately if you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹10.45 |
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Contains | Dexamethasone(4.0 Mg) |
Therapy | STEROID |
Uses of Decdan 4 MG
- Decdan injection is used to manage severe inflammations of the joints and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
- It is used to treat various types of allergies associated with the skin (eczema, erythroderma) and lung disorders (asthma attack).
- This injection is also used in cancer therapy to reduce some specific symptoms and side effects to improve the quality of life.
- It is given after surgery to avoid any sudden complications known as post-operative shock.
Contraindications of Decdan 4 MG
- If you are allergic to dexamethasone or any of the ingredients of Decdan injection.
- If you have a bacterial infection of the blood, infection at joints due to TB or Gonorrhoea.
- If you have any infection at the injection site.
- Decdan injection should not be used for any infection spread throughout the body.
Side effects of Decdan 4 MG
- Side effects of Decdan injection depend on the dose and duration of the treatment.
- You may experience flare at the site of injection and other local reactions.
- Prolonged use of steroids may cause side effects such as eye-related problems, hormonal changes, growth retardation, irregular menses, weight gain, fluid retention, mental disturbances, changes in blood sugar and high blood pressure....
Precautions and Warnings of Decdan 4 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have severe liver, kidney, and heart-related disorders.
- You may experience psychiatric disturbance, such as feeling low, anxiety, etc.
- You have high blood pressure, migraine issue, seizures and fits.
- You have tuberculosis infection without symptoms.
- You are undergoing surgery involving anaesthesia within one year of steroid therapy.
- You experience swelling in the tongue, rash and redness on the skin, and narrowed airway.
- You experience a sudden rise in pain, swelling at the site of injection and fever.
- You experience visual disturbances or glaucoma.
- Your thyroid function is reduced; you have ulcers, bone and muscle-related disorder.
- You are prone to an intestinal infection, amoebiasis characterised by diarrhoea.
- Decdan injection should be used carefully in the elderly and premature babies.
- Decdan injection if taken for a prolonged duration, can interfere with the growth and hormonal imbalance.
Mode of Action of Decdan 4 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Decdan 4 MG
Interactions of Decdan 4 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Decdan injection with medicines like Rifampicin (antibiotic), Phenytoin, and Carbamazepine (used for epilepsy and seizures), Ephedrine and Primidone can reduce the effect of the injection....
- Decdan injection can reduce the glucose-lowering effect of insulin and blood pressure-lowering effect of medicines used for high blood pressure and certain medicines used for heart failure such as Digoxin....
- The effect of coumarin, a blood thinner is reduced when used concomitantly with Decdan injection and there is a risk of bleeding. Continuous monitoring is recommended.
- You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine and herbal product or supplement to avoid any possible interaction with this injection.
Storage and disposal of Decdan 4 MG
- Store in the original package to protect from light.
- Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
- The medicine should be used immediately after dilution.
Dosage of Decdan 4 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Decdan injections be given to children?
Q: What is Steroidal Flare? What can I expect after Decdan injection is given?
Q: How to use Decdan injection?
Q: Can we take Decdan injection in pregnancy?
References
- EMA.Dexamethasone 3.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion.SmPC. [Accessed on 25.Sep.2020] (online)
- HPRA.Dexamethasone Phosphate 4 mg/ml Solution for Injection.SmPC. [Accessed on 25.Sep.2020] (online)
- EMA.Dexamethasone 3.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion.PIL. [Accessed on 25.Sep.2020] (online)
- CDSCO.Dexamethasone. [Accessed on 25.Sep.2020] (online)
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