Ciprodex, Decadron, Dexasone, Dexium, Dextenza, Dexycu, Hemady, Maxidex, Maxitrol, Ozurdex, Poly-Dex, Tobradex, Tresaderm Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Systemic fungal infections (see ) and in patients who are hypersensitive to any components of these products.
What should I know before taking it?
Systemic fungal infections (see ) and in patients who are hypersensitive to any components of these products.
What important warnings are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
How is this medication usually taken?
Patients should be warned not to discontinue the use of corticosteroids abruptly or without medical supervision. As prolonged use may cause adrenal insufficiency and make patients dependent on corticosteroids, they should advise any medical attendants that they are taking corticosteroids and they should seek medical advice at once should they develop an acute illness including fever or other signs of infection. Following prolonged therapy, withdrawal of corticosteroids may result in symptoms of the corticosteroid withdrawal syndrome including myalgia, arthralgia and malaise. Persons who are on corticosteroids should be warned to avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles. Patients should also.
What side effects are listed?
(Listed alphabetically, under each subsection) The following adverse reactions have been reported with dexamethasone or other corticosteroids:
What interactions are listed?
Aminoglutethimide Aminoglutethimide may diminish adrenal suppression by corticosteroids. Amphotericin B injection and potassium-depleting agents When corticosteroids are administered concomitantly with potassium-depleting agents (e.g., amphotericin B, diuretics), patients should be observed closely for development of hypokalemia. In addition, there have been cases reported in which concomitant use of amphotericin B and hydrocortisone was followed by cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure. Antibiotics Macrolide antibiotics have been reported to cause a significant decrease in corticosteroid clearance (see ). Anticholinesterases Concomitant use of anticholinesterase agents and.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=64577454-d49e-4180-99e6-8461f74b0221
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