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Dexcona Injection

Name: Dexcona Injection
Brand: DEXCONA
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Overview

Dexcona 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 Injection suddenly as it may worsen the disease condition.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Dexcona 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.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I be given Dexcona Injection during pregnancy?

Dexcona Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is a risk of retarded growth and a reduction in adrenal hormones in the unborn child when used for prolonged periods. Hence, it is not advisable to take this injection. However, it can be prescribed by a doctor when the benefits of this medicine to pregnant women outweigh the risks to the unborn baby.

Breast Feeding

Can I be given Dexcona Injection while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if the dexamethasone passes into the breastmilk. Hence, the Dexcona Injection should be avoided while breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have been given Dexcona Injection?

There is limited information about the effects of Dexcona Injection on driving. However, you should not drive if you experience any side effects which can hamper your ability to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol if I have been Dexcona Injection?

Although there is no known interaction of Dexcona Injection with alcohol, it is important to consult your doctor if you drink alcohol too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

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.
Dexcona Injection should be used carefully in the elderly and premature babies.

Dosage

Overdose

Dexcona Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, thus the chances of overdose are less because the treatment and the dose will be specific to the patient. However, in case of any discomfort after or during the treatment with this medicine, it should be informed immediately to the doctor.

Missed a Dose

The doctor or nurse usually gives Dexcona Injections in the hospital or clinic. Therefore, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you feel that a dose has been missed, please inform your doctor and nurse.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

It is a steroidal medication. Steroids are chemical substances produced in the human body and help to maintain normal body functions. Dexamethasone, the active constituent of Dexcona Injection, acts by reducing the immune response in allergic reactions, severe inflammation and organ transplantation surgeries which results in pain, swelling and allergic-type reactions.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the action of Dexcona Injection?

Dexamethasone, the active constituent of Dexcona Injection, acts by reducing the immune response in allergic reactions, severe inflammation and organ transplantation surgeries which results in pain, swelling and allergic-type reactions.

What is Steroidal Flare? What can I expect after the Dexcona Injection is given?

Steroidal flare is also known as a post-injection flare, which usually occurs in the joints where the injection is given. The pain in the area of injection increases temporarily and then reduces automatically. This reaction does not occur in everyone and usually reduces within 2-3 days. The joint pain can be managed by applying ice to the affected area and using some general pain killers after consulting the doctor.

How to use Dexcona Injection?

Dexcona Injection will be given to you by your treating doctors or nurse in a hospital and clinic setup. Do not self inject this injection.

Can we take the Dexcona Injection in pregnancy?

Dexcona Injection is not advised to be given to pregnant women, especially in the third trimester. However, in some critical conditions, when the benefit from this injection is more than the risk to the baby, it can be given to pregnant women by a treating doctor.

What is Dexcona Injection used for?

Dexcona Injection 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 also used in post-surgery care.