Uses of Betamine Tab

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1. Uses of the drug Betamine tab

Betamine drug tab is also known as Betamine drug. What is the use of betamine? The drug Betamine tab has the main ingredients Betamethasone, Dexchlorpheniramine and other excipients. Betamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-rheumatic effects. Betamethasone is used in the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive disorders. In high doses, the betamethasone component has immunosuppressive effects.
Betamine Tab is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic bronchial asthma, urticaria, allergic splenitis, anaphylactic reaction to drugs, eczema, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis , allergic conjunctivitis.
On the other hand, the use of Betamine tab is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with systemic fungal infections, patients taking MAOIs, infants and preterm infants; People who are sensitive to drug components or drugs with similar structure; Mental illness, diabetes, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer in bacterial and viral infections.

2. Usage and dosage of Betamine tab

Betamine tablets are taken orally. Dosage of the drug is changed according to the purpose of treatment of the disease. Specifically:
Adults and children aged 15 years and over: Take 1-2 tablets/time x 3-4 times/day; Children 8 - 14 years old: Start with a dose of 1⁄2 - 1 tablet/time x 3 - 4 times/day. Then use the lowest effective therapeutic dose; Children 3 - 7 years old: Start with a dose of 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 tablets/time x 2 - 3 times/day. Then use the lowest effective therapeutic dose. In case of emergency or overdose of Betamine tab with dangerous manifestations, the patient should notify the doctor and immediately go to the nearest hospital.
In case of forgetting a dose while taking Betamine tab, the patient should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the prescribed time.

3. Side effects of the drug Betamine tab

When using Betamine tab, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, restlessness, weakness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, polyuria, headache, anxiety anxiety, heartburn, difficulty urinating, sweating and dermatitis,...; Fluid and electrolyte disturbances: Fluid retention, potassium loss, hypokalemic alkalosis, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, hypertension; Endocrine and metabolic disorders: Cushing's syndrome, atrophy of the adrenal cortex, cessation of ACTH secretion, reversible decreased glucose tolerance, menstrual irregularities, diabetes, inhibition of fetal growth in utero and in young children, an increased need for hypoglycemic agents or insulin in diabetics. If the patient experiences side effects of the drug, the patient should immediately notify the doctor to receive advice and appropriate treatment intervention.

4. Be careful when using Betamine tab

Some notes for patients to remember before and while using Betamine tab:
Should adjust the dose of Betamine tab when the disease progression decreases or increases, depending on the response of each patient; Betamine should be used from the lowest possible dose to check the condition of each person. Before stopping Betamine tab, the dose should be reduced gradually; Betamine should be used with caution in patients with emotional imbalances or psychotic tendencies, in patients with nonspecific ulcerative colitis, if there is a possibility of perforation, abscess or other conditions. other pyogenic infections; Due to its immunosuppressive effect, the use of Betamine Tab at doses higher than those required for physiological replacement therapy will often increase susceptibility to infection. Corticosteroids (betamethasone component) may mask some signs of infection and superinfection that appear during treatment; Prolonged use of corticosteroids can increase the risk of cataracts, especially in children, glaucoma with the potential to damage the optic nerve and possibly promote the risk of secondary eye infections due to virus or fungus; Use caution when using Betamine tab in patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension, new myocardial infarction, glaucoma, epilepsy, liver failure, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism,...; Children are also prone to an increased risk of some side effects from Betamine Tab. Besides, corticosteroids can also cause growth retardation in children; When using long-term Betamine tab, the patient's health should be monitored regularly. The patient may need to reduce sodium intake and add calcium and potassium to the body; When using Betamine tab for pregnant women and nursing mothers, caution should be exercised, weighing the benefits and risks. Infants whose mothers took multiple doses of corticosteroids during pregnancy should be carefully monitored for signs of adrenal insufficiency; Drivers, operating machinery when using Betamine Tab should be careful because the drug can cause side effects such as somnolence, drowsiness,...; Do not use Betamine tab if it has expired or when there is doubt about the quality of the drug such as the tablet is wet, discolored,...; Read the instructions for use carefully and follow the instructions of your doctor when taking the medicine.

5. Betamine tab drug interactions

Drug interactions can increase side effects or affect the effectiveness of the drugs used. Some drug interactions of Betamine tab include:
Because the drug contains Betamethasone, caution should be taken when combining the drug with Rifampin, Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, coumarin anticoagulants, potassium-depleting diuretics, cardiac glycosides. , non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Drug ingredients Dexchlorpheniramine maleate interacts with other antihistamines, MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, barbiturates,... To ensure the effectiveness of treatment of Betamine tab, patients should discuss before taking the drug. Talk to your doctor about any medications you are taking or any medical conditions or allergies you have/are suffering from. This helps patients avoid the risk of drug interactions or dangerous side effects. At the same time, patients should follow all instructions given by the doctor about the dose and method of taking the drug.

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