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Tadaxan contains dexamethasone, an oral steroid used to treat a variety of conditions, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, as well as autoimmune diseases and allergies. In addition, Tadaxan is also used in the treatment of certain cancers and people receiving palliative care.1. Tadaxan drug use
Tadaxan 0.5mg medicine contains Dexamethasone 0.5mg, belongs to a group of drugs called Corticosteroids.Corticosteroids are hormones found naturally in the body that keep you healthy. Accordingly, actively strengthening the body with additional corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone, is an effective way to treat diseases related to inflammation in the body. This is because dexamethasone has anti-inflammatory properties, but you must take it regularly to get the maximum benefit.
Thus, the use of Tadaxan drug is used to:
Reduce inflammation; Treats a number of different diseases that cause dysfunction of the immune system.
2. Things to know when taking Tadaxan
Do not take Tadaxan if:
You are allergic to Dexamethasone or Corticosteroids; Having a systemic infection; Vaccination is required, especially with live virus vaccines. Also, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dexamethasone if you have ever had major depression or bipolar disorder as well as any family members who have had these conditions.
Before you take Tadaxan or Dexamethasone, tell your doctor if:
You have blood cancer or have symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome such as muscle cramps, muscle weakness, confusion, loss of vision or confusion and difficulty breathing, in case you have a hematological malignancy; Heart-related diseaes; You have diabetes ; Have osteoporosis , especially if you are a woman who has gone through menopause; you have had muscle weakness with steroids; You have glaucoma or a family history of it; Stomach ulcers; Have epilepsy; Migraine headaches; You have an underactive thyroid gland; Parasitic infections; You have tuberculosis; Underdeveloped. 3. How to take Tadaxan Always take Tadaxan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Tadaxan is to be taken by mouth and swallowed whole with water without crushing or chewing the tablet.
The usual dose of Tadaxan for adults is 0.5mg to 10mg per day.
The usual dose of Tadaxan for children is 0.01 to 0.1 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.
If you forget to take Tadaxan, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose without taking a double dose. While taking Tadaxan, do not stop taking it suddenly. As your condition improves, your doctor will gradually reduce the number of doses you are taking until you can stop taking it completely. If you stop taking this medicine on your own too quickly, your condition may get worse.
4. Possible side effects when taking Tadaxan Like all medicines, Tadaxan can cause side effects when taken although not everyone has them. On the other hand, dexamethasone can also cause side effects when you stop taking it suddenly.
The side effects of Tadaxan are as follows:
Feeling anxious, having trouble sleeping, having trouble thinking or confused and losing memories; Stomach and bowel problems: Ulcers in the throat, stomach ulcers, which may puncture or bleed, indigestion, feeling nauseous or vomiting, abdominal swelling, increased appetite, hiccups, diarrhea ; Inflamed pancreas: This can cause severe pain in the back or abdomen; problems with salts in your blood such as too much sodium or too little potassium or calcium; Heart and blood problems: High blood pressure, blood clots; Bone problems: Osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures; Recurrent infections that get worse each time like thrush and chickenpox; Skin problems: Slower wound healing, bruises, acne; Eye problems: Increased pressure in the eye including glaucoma, eye disorders such as cataracts, eye infections, visual disturbances, loss of vision, blurred vision; Hormonal problems: irregular or missed periods, stunted growth in children and adolescents, facial edema in Cushing's syndrome. In short, Tadaxan, which contains dexamethasone, is used to treat certain health conditions, including skin conditions, severe allergies, or disorders in immune function, such as lupus. Besides, the drug is also used in hospitals as a treatment for severe cases of COVID-19 infection or terminal cancer. Because of the possible side effects of Tadaxan, it is necessary to adhere to the treatment prescribed by the doctor to control the disease to achieve optimal effectiveness.
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