Australie - anglais - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

maxx pharma pty ltd - etanercept, quantity: 50 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: water for injections; sodium chloride; glycine; sucrose; sodium citrate dihydrate; monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate - nepexto is indicated for the treatment of:,adults,rheumatoid arthritis,active, adult rheumatoid arthritis (ra) in patients who have had inadequate response to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (dmards). nepexto can be used in combination with methotrexate.,severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults to slow progression of disease-associated structural damage in patients at high risk of erosive disease.,psoriatic arthritis,the signs and symptoms of active and progressive psoriatic arthritis in adults, when the response to previous disease-modifying antirheumatic therapy has been inadequate. etanercept has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by x-ray and to improve physical function.,plaque psoriasis,adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis, who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.,ankylosing spondylitis,the signs and symptoms of active ankylosing spondylitis in adults.,non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis,treatment of adults with active* non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated c-reactive protein (crp) and/or mri change who have had an inadequate response to nsaids.,* active disease is defined as a bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index (basdai) score of >= 4.,children and adolescents,children and adolescents weighing less than 62.5 kg should not receive nepexto. these patients should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other etanercept products.,juvenile idiopathic arthritis,active polyarthritis (rheumatoid factor positive or negative) in children and adolescents, aged 2 to 17 years, who have had an inadequate response to one or more dmards.,active extended oligoarthritis in children and adolescents, aged 2 to 17 years, who have had an inadequate response to, or who have proved intolerant to, methotrexate.,active enthesitis-related arthritis in adolescents, aged 12 to 17 years, who have had an inadequate response to, or who have proved intolerant to, conventional therapy.,active psoriatic arthritis in adolescents, aged 12 to 17 years, who have had an inadequate response to, or who have proved intolerant to, methotrexate.,etanercept has not been studied in children aged less than 2 years.,paediatric plaque psoriasis,chronic, severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years, who are inadequately controlled by, or are intolerant to, other systemic therapies or phototherapies. duration of therapy to be no longer than 24 weeks and treatment to be ceased after 12 weeks if a significant psoriasis area and severity index (pasi) response is not achieved.

Australie - anglais - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

cipla australia pty ltd - adalimumab, quantity: 80 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sucrose; polysorbate 80; water for injections - rheumatoid arthritis,adalicip is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, as well as inhibiting the progression of structural damage in adult patients with moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. this includes the treatment of patients with recently diagnosed moderate to severely active disease who have not received methotrexate. adalicip can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate.,juvenile idiopathic arthritis,polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis,adalicip in combination with methotrexate is indicated for reducing the signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older weighing greater than or equal to 30 kg who have had an inadequate response to one or more disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (dmards). adalicip can be given as monotherapy in case of intolerance to methotrexate or when continued treatment with methotrexate is inappropriate.,enthesitis-related arthritis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of enthesitis-related arthritis in children, who have had an inadequate response to, or who are intolerant to, conventional therapy.,psoriatic arthritis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms, as well as inhibiting the progression of structural damage, of moderate to severely active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients where response to previous dmards has been inadequate.,ankylosing spondylitis,adalicip is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. crohn?s disease in adults and children (greater than or equal to 6 years; weighing greater than or equal to 40 kg) adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe crohn?s disease, to reduce the signs and symptoms of the disease and to induce and maintain clinical remission in patients; ? who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapies or, ? who have lost response to or are intolerant to infliximab,ulcerative colitis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy or who are intolerant to or have medical contraindications for such therapies. patients should show a clinical response within 8 weeks of treatment to continue treatment beyond that time (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties -clinical trials).,psoriasis in adults and children,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of severe chronic plaque psoriasis in children and adolescent patients from 4 years of age weighing greater than or equal to 40 kg who have had an inadequate response to or are inappropriate candidates for topical therapy and phototherapy.,hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents (from 12 years of age),adalicip is indicated for the treatment of active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) in patients with an inadequate response to conventional systemic hidradenitis suppurativa therapy.,uveitis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior and pan-uveitis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to corticosteroids, in patients in need of corticosteroid sparing, or in whom corticosteroid treatment is inappropriate.

Australie - anglais - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

cipla australia pty ltd - adalimumab, quantity: 40 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sucrose; polysorbate 80; water for injections - rheumatoid arthritis,adalicip is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, as well as inhibiting the progression of structural damage in adult patients with moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. this includes the treatment of patients with recently diagnosed moderate to severely active disease who have not received methotrexate. adalicip can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate.,juvenile idiopathic arthritis,polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis,adalicip in combination with methotrexate is indicated for reducing the signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older weighing greater than or equal to 30 kg who have had an inadequate response to one or more disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (dmards). adalicip can be given as monotherapy in case of intolerance to methotrexate or when continued treatment with methotrexate is inappropriate.,enthesitis-related arthritis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of enthesitis-related arthritis in children, who have had an inadequate response to, or who are intolerant to, conventional therapy.,psoriatic arthritis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms, as well as inhibiting the progression of structural damage, of moderate to severely active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients where response to previous dmards has been inadequate.,ankylosing spondylitis,adalicip is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. crohn?s disease in adults and children (greater than or equal to 6 years; weighing greater than or equal to 40 kg) adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe crohn?s disease, to reduce the signs and symptoms of the disease and to induce and maintain clinical remission in patients; ? who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapies or, ? who have lost response to or are intolerant to infliximab,ulcerative colitis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy or who are intolerant to or have medical contraindications for such therapies. patients should show a clinical response within 8 weeks of treatment to continue treatment beyond that time (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties -clinical trials).,psoriasis in adults and children,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of severe chronic plaque psoriasis in children and adolescent patients from 4 years of age weighing greater than or equal to 40 kg who have had an inadequate response to or are inappropriate candidates for topical therapy and phototherapy.,hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents (from 12 years of age),adalicip is indicated for the treatment of active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) in patients with an inadequate response to conventional systemic hidradenitis suppurativa therapy.,uveitis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior and pan-uveitis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to corticosteroids, in patients in need of corticosteroid sparing, or in whom corticosteroid treatment is inappropriate.

Australie - anglais - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

cipla australia pty ltd - adalimumab, quantity: 40 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sucrose; polysorbate 80; water for injections - rheumatoid arthritis,adalicip is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, as well as inhibiting the progression of structural damage in adult patients with moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. this includes the treatment of patients with recently diagnosed moderate to severely active disease who have not received methotrexate. adalicip can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate.,juvenile idiopathic arthritis,polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis,adalicip in combination with methotrexate is indicated for reducing the signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older weighing greater than or equal to 30 kg who have had an inadequate response to one or more disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (dmards). adalicip can be given as monotherapy in case of intolerance to methotrexate or when continued treatment with methotrexate is inappropriate.,enthesitis-related arthritis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of enthesitis-related arthritis in children, who have had an inadequate response to, or who are intolerant to, conventional therapy.,psoriatic arthritis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms, as well as inhibiting the progression of structural damage, of moderate to severely active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients where response to previous dmards has been inadequate.,ankylosing spondylitis,adalicip is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. crohn?s disease in adults and children (greater than or equal to 6 years; weighing greater than or equal to 40 kg) adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe crohn?s disease, to reduce the signs and symptoms of the disease and to induce and maintain clinical remission in patients; ? who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapies or, ? who have lost response to or are intolerant to infliximab,ulcerative colitis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy or who are intolerant to or have medical contraindications for such therapies. patients should show a clinical response within 8 weeks of treatment to continue treatment beyond that time (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties -clinical trials).,psoriasis in adults and children,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of severe chronic plaque psoriasis in children and adolescent patients from 4 years of age weighing greater than or equal to 40 kg who have had an inadequate response to or are inappropriate candidates for topical therapy and phototherapy.,hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents (from 12 years of age),adalicip is indicated for the treatment of active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) in patients with an inadequate response to conventional systemic hidradenitis suppurativa therapy.,uveitis,adalicip is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior and pan-uveitis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to corticosteroids, in patients in need of corticosteroid sparing, or in whom corticosteroid treatment is inappropriate.

Australie - anglais - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

juno pharmaceuticals pty ltd - dexamethasone sodium phosphate, quantity: 8.74 mg (equivalent: dexamethasone phosphate, qty 8 mg) - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium citrate; water for injections; disodium edetate; sodium hydroxide; 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.

Australie - anglais - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

juno pharmaceuticals pty ltd - dexamethasone sodium phosphate, quantity: 4.37 mg (equivalent: dexamethasone phosphate, qty 4 mg) - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: disodium edetate; water for injections; sodium citrate; creatinine; sodium hydroxide - 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.

Australie - anglais - 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.

Australie - anglais - 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.

Australie - anglais - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

southern xp ip pty ltd - dexamethasone sodium phosphate, quantity: 4.37 mg (equivalent: dexamethasone phosphate, qty 4 mg) - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: hydrochloric acid; water for injections; sodium hydroxide; creatinine; sodium citrate; 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.

Australie - anglais - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

southern xp ip pty ltd - dexamethasone sodium phosphate, quantity: 8.74 mg (equivalent: dexamethasone phosphate, qty 8 mg) - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: water for injections; disodium edetate; sodium citrate; hydrochloric acid; sodium hydroxide; 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.