What are Immune System Disorders?
Immune system disorders cause abnormally low activity or overactivity of the body's immune system. In cases of immune system overactivity, the body attacks and damages its own tissues (autoimmune diseases). Immune deficiency diseases decrease the body's ability to fight invaders, causing vulnerability to infections.
Immune disorders can be classified in several different ways: by the component(s) of the immune system affected, by whether the immune system is overactive or underactive, by whether the condition is congenital or acquired.
Dexona Tablets (Dexamethasone) – Product Information
Dexona Tablets (Dexamethasone) is used to treat symptoms such as inflammation, certain immune disorders and in replacement therapy of an inactive or underactive adrenal gland. Dexamethasone may be prescribed for skin allergies, asthma, leukaemia, blood disorders, selected rheumatic disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, skin problems, certain abnormal growths (cancers) and excessive calcium in the blood.
Dexona Tablets - Contraindications
Administration of Dexona Tablets is contraindicated in systemic viral and fungal infections and in patients with peptic ulcer, osteoporosis and psychoses. Dexona Tablets is also contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to Dexamethasone or any other component of this medication.
Dexona Tablets - Dosage
The initial dosage of Dexona Tablets varies from 0.75 to 9 mg a day depending on the disease being treated. The Dosage requirements are variable and must be individualized on the basis of the disease under treatment and the response of the patient.
Side Effects of Dexona Tablets (Dexamethasone)
Inform your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- slowed growth in children
- bloating or rounding of the face
- cramps or weakness in the muscles of the arms and legs
- water retention leading to swollen legs and feet
- irregular heartbeat or breathlessness
- weight gain
- headache
- tiredness
- irregular menstrual periods
- leg pains
- tingling in hands and feet
- painful joints
- an increased frequency of infections
- Changes in your gastrointestinal system
- nausea
- vomiting
- indigestion (burning sensation)
- weight loss
- mood swings
- euphoria
- personality changes
- severe depression
- insomnia (inability to sleep)
- abnormal thoughts
- headaches
- fits
- impaired wound healing
- itchy rash
- red skin
- patches of skin which are pale or red compared to surrounding skin
- thin fragile skin
- decreased or blurred vision
- protruding eyeballs
- severe stomach or intestinal pain
- sudden changes in vision
- fits
- chest pain or irregular heartbeat
- dizziness/fainting or feeling faint
- difficulty breathing and swelling of the face
- strength of bones (osteoporosis)
- blood sugar levels (diabetes)
- eye pressure (glaucoma)
- sperm count
- blood pressure (hypertension)
- blood cell changes (can alert to cancers and other conditions)
- heart beat
- nerve function
Dexona Tablets (Dexamethasone) - More Details
For more details please read the prescription information or watch the presentation below:
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