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Dexlacyl drug is used to reduce inflammation, anti-allergic in diseases such as arthritis, nephrotic syndrome, allergic skin diseases, Sarcoid disease, ... So to find out what is Dexlacyl drug? What should be noted when using? Let's learn the necessary information about the use of Dexlacyl through the article below.
1. What is Dexlacyl?
Manufacturer: Khanh Hoa Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.
Packing: Bottle of 500 tablets.
Dosage form: Tablets.
Ingredients:
Betamethasone 0.5mg. Excipients 1 capsule. Effects of Betamethasone
Betamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-rheumatic, and immunosuppressive effects. 0.75mg Betamethasone has anti-inflammatory effect equivalent to about 5mg Prednisolone.
2. Uses of the drug Dexlacyl
2.1 Indications for what disease Dexlacyl is used to treat? Dexlacyl 0.5mg is used in the following cases:
Rheumatic diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, myositis, tendonitis,... Collagen diseases: Lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, dermatomyositis. Allergic states: bronchospasm, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis,... Psoriasis, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens - John syndrome,... Adrenal cortex failure, adrenocortical hyperplasia, non-fissuring thyroiditis. Allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, optic neuritis. Sarcoid disease, pneumothorax, pleural fibrosis. Chronic hepatitis, conjunctivitis,... Nephrotic syndrome, leukemia, lymphoma. 2.2 How to use - Dosage How to use:
Take orally. Drink with filtered or cooled boiled water. Time of use: take after meals. Dosage:
Depending on age, Dexlacyl 0.5mg has the following specific dosage:
Adults: 1-10 tablets/day. Children from 1-5 years old: 1-4 tablets/day. Children from 6-12 years old: 1-8 tablets/day. 2.3 Missed dose, overdose and management Missed dose:
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip this dose and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or add more doses. Overdose:
Symptoms: manifestations of chronic overdose are increased appetite, hyperglycemia, adrenal insufficiency.
Treatment: immediately notify the doctor and go to the nearest hospital for symptomatic treatment and supportive treatment.
3. Side effects of the drug Dexlacyl
Possible side effects as follows:
Common:
Potassium loss, water retention, sodium retention, irregular menstruation. Cushing's syndrome, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, skin atrophy, aseptic abscess. Uncommon:
Mood swings, major depression, insomnia. Glaucoma, cataract. Gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, esophageal ulcer. Rare:
Atopic dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, benign intracranial hypertension. Hypotension, some hypersensitivity reactions. If you experience any of the above, immediately notify your doctor for advice and timely treatment.
4. Note when using Dexlacyl
4.1 Contraindications Do not use Dexlacyl 0.5mg in the following cases:
People are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug. People with diabetes, mental illness. People with duodenal ulcers, people with bacterial infections, systemic fungal infections, viral infections. 4.2 Precautions when using Dexlacyl Use in pregnant women and nursing mothers
Pregnant women:
There are not enough clinical data on pregnant women. However, some research shows that long-term betamethasone use can reduce the weight of babies. But the drug can also be used short-term to prevent acute respiratory distress syndrome without affecting the child. Weigh the risks and benefits of treatment.
Therefore, consult your doctor before taking
Nursing mothers:
The drug is excreted in breast milk, inhibiting the growth of young children and causing some unwanted effects. other. Dexlacyl 0.5mg should not be used during lactation.
People who drive and operate machinery
There have been no reports of the drug causing drowsiness or loss of consciousness. Therefore, it is completely safe to use the drug when doing work that requires alertness such as driving or operating machinery.
5. Drug interactions
Patients need to be careful when using the drug concurrently with the following drugs:
Paracetamol: long-term high doses may lead to hepatotoxicity. Tricyclic antidepressants: increased psychosis. Antidiabetic drugs, insulin: affect blood glucose levels, leading to a change in dosage. Cardiac Glycosides: increased likelihood of arrhythmias, toxicity of Digitalis. Phenyl Barbital, Phenytoin, Rifampicin: reduce the therapeutic effect of the drug. Coumarin-type anticoagulants: reduce anticoagulant effect. Alcohol, NSAIDS: increase the effect of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
6. Storage conditions
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, the temperature is between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid direct exposure to light. To keep out of reach of children.
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