Ireland - English - HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

activase pharmaceuticals limited - dexamethasone - tablet - dexamethasone

Ireland - English - HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

fresenius kabi deutschland gmbh - dexamethasone sodium phosphate - solution for injection - dexamethasone

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

medsurge pharma pty ltd - dexamethasone sodium phosphate, quantity: 8.75 mg (equivalent: dexamethasone phosphate, qty 8 mg) - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: water for injections; disodium edetate; sodium hydroxide; sodium citrate dihydrate; creatinine - replacement therapy - adrenocortical insufficiency,dexamethasone has predominantly glucocorticoid activity and therefore is not a complete replacement therapy in cases of adrenocortical insufficiency. dexamethasone should be supplemented with salt and/or a mineralocorticoid, such as deoxycorticosterone. when so supplemented, dexamethasone is indicated in:,? acute adrenocortical insufficiency - addison's disease, bilateral adrenalectomy.,? relative adrenocortical insufficiency - prolonged administration of adrenocortical steroids can produce dormancy of the adrenal cortex. the reduced secretory capacity gives rise to a state of relative adrenocortical insufficiency which persists for a varying length of time after therapy is discontinued. should a patient be subjected to sudden stress during this period of reduced secretion (for up to two years after therapy has ceased) the steroid output may not be adequate. steroid therapy should therefore be reinstituted to help cope with stress such as that associated with surgery, trauma, burns, or severe infections where specific antibiotic therapy is available.,? primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency.,disease therapy,dexamethasone is indicated for therapy of the following diseases:,collagen diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, polyarteritis nodosa, dermatomyositis, giant cell arteritis, adjunctive therapy for short-term administration during an acute episode or exacerbation, acute rheumatic carditis ? during an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy.,pulmonary disorders: status asthmaticus, chronic asthma, sarcoidosis, respiratory insufficiency.,blood disorders: leukaemia, idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura in adults, acquired (autoimmune) haemolytic anaemia.,rheumatic diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, adjunctive therapy for short-term administration during an acute episode or exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.,skin diseases: psoriasis, erythema multiforme, pemphigus, neutrophilic dermatitis, localised neurodermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, sarcoidosis of skin, severe seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis.,gastrointestinal disorders: ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis.,oedema: cerebral oedema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumours, neurosurgery or stroke, oedema associated with acute non-infectious laryngospasm (or laryngitis).,eye disorders: allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, allergic corneal marginal ulcers, chorioretinitis, optic neuritis, anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy.,neoplastic states: cerebral neoplasms, hypercalcaemia associated with cancer, leukaemias and lymphomas in adults, acute leukaemia in children.,endocrine disorders: adrenal insufficiency.,preoperative and postoperative support: dexamethasone may be used in any surgical procedure when the adrenocortical reserve is doubtful. this includes the treatment of shock due to excessive blood loss during surgery.,shock: dexamethasone may be used as an adjunct in the treatment of shock. dexamethasone should not be used as a substitute for normal shock therapy.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

medsurge pharma pty ltd - dexamethasone sodium phosphate, quantity: 4.37 mg (equivalent: dexamethasone phosphate, qty 4 mg) - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium citrate dihydrate; creatinine; water for injections; sodium hydroxide; disodium edetate - replacement therapy - adrenocortical insufficiency,dexamethasone has predominantly glucocorticoid activity and therefore is not a complete replacement therapy in cases of adrenocortical insufficiency. dexamethasone should be supplemented with salt and/or a mineralocorticoid, such as deoxycorticosterone. when so supplemented, dexamethasone is indicated in:,? acute adrenocortical insufficiency - addison's disease, bilateral adrenalectomy.,? relative adrenocortical insufficiency - prolonged administration of adrenocortical steroids can produce dormancy of the adrenal cortex. the reduced secretory capacity gives rise to a state of relative adrenocortical insufficiency which persists for a varying length of time after therapy is discontinued. should a patient be subjected to sudden stress during this period of reduced secretion (for up to two years after therapy has ceased) the steroid output may not be adequate. steroid therapy should therefore be reinstituted to help cope with stress such as that associated with surgery, trauma, burns, or severe infections where specific antibiotic therapy is available.,? primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency.,disease therapy,dexamethasone is indicated for therapy of the following diseases:,collagen diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, polyarteritis nodosa, dermatomyositis, giant cell arteritis, adjunctive therapy for short-term administration during an acute episode or exacerbation, acute rheumatic carditis ? during an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy.,pulmonary disorders: status asthmaticus, chronic asthma, sarcoidosis, respiratory insufficiency.,blood disorders: leukaemia, idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura in adults, acquired (autoimmune) haemolytic anaemia.,rheumatic diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, adjunctive therapy for short-term administration during an acute episode or exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.,skin diseases: psoriasis, erythema multiforme, pemphigus, neutrophilic dermatitis, localised neurodermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, sarcoidosis of skin, severe seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis.,gastrointestinal disorders: ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis.,oedema: cerebral oedema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumours, neurosurgery or stroke, oedema associated with acute non-infectious laryngospasm (or laryngitis).,eye disorders: allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, allergic corneal marginal ulcers, chorioretinitis, optic neuritis, anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy.,neoplastic states: cerebral neoplasms, hypercalcaemia associated with cancer, leukaemias and lymphomas in adults, acute leukaemia in children.,endocrine disorders: adrenal insufficiency.,preoperative and postoperative support: dexamethasone may be used in any surgical procedure when the adrenocortical reserve is doubtful. this includes the treatment of shock due to excessive blood loss during surgery.,shock: dexamethasone may be used as an adjunct in the treatment of shock. dexamethasone should not be used as a substitute for normal shock therapy.

United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

mwi (vet one) - dexamethasone (unii: 7s5i7g3jql) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone injection 2 mg/ml is indicated for the treatment of primary bovine ketosis and as an anti-inflammatory agent in the bovine and equine. as supportive therapy, dexamethasone injection 2 mg/ml may be used in the management of various rheumatic, allergic, dermatologic, and other diseases known to be responsive to anti-inflammatory corticosteroids. dexamethasone injection 2 mg/ml may be used intravenously as supportive therapy when an immediate hormonal response is required. bovine ketosis dexamethasone injection 2 mg/ml is offered for the treatment of primary ketosis. the gluconeogenic effects of dexamethasone injection 2 mg/ml, when administered intramuscularly, are generally noted within the first 6 to 12 hours. when dexamethasone injection 2 mg/ml is used intravenously, the effects may be noted sooner. blood sugar levels rise to normal levels rapidly and generally rise to above normal levels within 12 to 24 hours. acetone bodies are reduced to normal concentrations usually within 24 hours. the ph

New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

douglas pharmaceuticals limited - dexamethasone 1mg - tablet - 1 mg - active: dexamethasone 1mg excipient: lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate maize starch polyvidone 30 purified talc sodium starch glycolate

New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

douglas pharmaceuticals limited - dexamethasone 4mg - tablet - 4 mg - active: dexamethasone 4mg excipient: lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate maize starch polyvidone 30 purified talc

Ireland - English - HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

aspen pharma trading limited - dexamethasone - tablet - 2 milligram(s) - glucocorticoids; dexamethasone

Ireland - English - HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

wockhardt uk limited - dexamethasone sodium phosphate - solution for injection/infusion - 4 milligram(s)/millilitre - glucocorticoids; dexamethasone - glucocorticoids - it e can be used for all forms of general and local glucocorticoid injection therapy and all acute conditions in which intravenous glucocorticoids may be life-saving.

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alissa healthcare research limited - dexamethasone sodium phosphate - eye drops, solution - 1.0 milligram(s)/millilitre - corticosteroids, plain; dexamethasone - corticosteroids, plain - for treatment of non-infectious inflammatory conditions affecting the anterior segment of the eye