Metadaxan Injection
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Metadaxan 5 MG Description
Metadaxan Injection is a steroid medicine. It is used to reduce severe inflammations in the joints like in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, a severe case of asthma and treat many conditions of skin
allergies, eye conditions and is also used in post-surgery care. It contains dexamethasone as its active ingredient. This medicine acts by reducing the formation of inflammation-causing substances in the body. It is given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic. Do not self inject. You should not stop taking this {df}} suddenly as it may worsen the disease condition.
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Contains | Dexamethasone(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Asthma, allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis |
Side effects | Hormonal changes, growth retardation, irregular menses, weight gain, fluid retention |
Therapy | STEROID |
Uses of Metadaxan 5 MG
- Metadaxan Injection is used to manage severe inflammations of joints and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
- It is given after surgery to avoid any sudden complications known as post-operative shock.
- It is used to treat various allergies associated with the skin (eczema, erythroderma) and lung disorders (asthma attack).
- It is also used in cancer therapy to reduce some specific symptoms and side effects to improve the quality of life.
Contraindications of Metadaxan 5 MG
- If you are allergic to dexamethasone or any other ingredient of Metadaxan Injection.
- If you have a bacterial infection of the blood, fungal infections, infection at joints due to TB or Gonorrhoea.
- If you have any infection at the injection site.
- Metadaxan Injection should not be used for any infection spread throughout the body.
Side effects of Metadaxan 5 MG
Precautions and Warnings of Metadaxan 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are undergoing surgery or need a vaccination.
- You experience swelling in the tongue, rash and redness on the skin and narrowed airways.
- You experience a sudden rise in pain, swelling at the site of injection and fever.
- 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, head injury, migraine issue, seizures and fits.
- You have tuberculosis infection without symptoms.
- You have blood cancer or diabetes.
- You are prone to an intestinal infection, amoebiasis characterised by diarrhoea.
- You experience visual disturbances or glaucoma.
- You have ulcers, bone and muscle-related disorder.
- This injection if taken for long term treatment, can interfere with the growth and hormonal imbalance.
- Metadaxan Injection should be used carefully in the elderly and premature babies.
Mode of Action of Metadaxan 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Metadaxan 5 MG
- Metadaxan Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions of Metadaxan 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Metadaxan Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Medicines like Rifampicin (antibiotic), Phenytoin, and Carbamazepine (used for epilepsy and seizures), Ephedrine, and Primidone can reduce the effect of Metadaxan Injection.
- It 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 Metadaxan and there is a risk of bleeding. Continuous monitoring is recommended.
Storage and disposal of Metadaxan 5 MG
- Store Metadaxan Injection in the original package to protect it from light.
- Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
- The product should be used immediately after dilution.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Do not use Metadaxan Injection if you notice the contents are of a different coloured in any way or if particles are present.
Dosage of Metadaxan 5 MG
Overdose
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Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the action of Metadaxan Injection?
Q: What is Steroidal Flare? What can I expect after the Metadaxan Injection is given?
Q: How to use Metadaxan Injection?
Q: Can we take the Metadaxan Injection in pregnancy?
Q: What is Metadaxan Injection used for?
References
- Dexamethasone 3.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
- HPRA - SmPC. Dexamethasone Injection [Internet]. [cited 2 May 2022]
- Dexamethasone 3.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
- CDSCO - Dexamethasone [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
- Dexamethasone Phosphate Injection [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
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