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Description of Dexamethasone Tablets
Brand Name(s): Decadron, Dexone, Hexadrol
Generic Name Dexamethasone Tablets
What are dexamethasone tablets?
DEXAMETHASONE (Decadron®, Dexone®, Hexadrol®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Dexamethasone is similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Dexamethasone treats severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis and other conditions. Generic dexamethasone tablets are available.
What should my health care professional know before I take dexamethasone?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- diabetes
- blood clotting problems
- heart, liver, or kidney disease
- high blood pressure
- infection; measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox
- mental problems or psychosis
- myasthenia gravis
- osteoporosis
- previous heart attack
- seizures (convulsions)
- stomach or intestinal disease
- under-active thyroid
- an unusual or allergic reaction to dexamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take dexamethasone tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking dexamethasone once a day, take it in the morning, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking dexamethasone except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, consult your prescriber or health care professional. You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with dexamethasone?
- antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
- barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
- bosentan
- certain heart medicines
- female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills
- medicines for diabetes
- medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis
- phenytoin
- rifampin
- vaccines and other immunization products
- water pills
- warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking dexamethasone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
- bloody or black, tarry stools
- confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being
- eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes
- fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection
- frequent passing of urine
- hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)
- increased thirst
- irregular heartbeat
- menstrual problems
- mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated
- muscle cramps or muscle weakness
- nausea, vomiting
- pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs
- rounding out of face
- skin problems, acne
- stomach pain
- swelling of feet or lower legs
- unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- weight gain or weight loss
- wounds that will not heal
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- diarrhea or constipation
- change in taste
- headache
- increased appetite or loss of appetite
- increased sweating
- nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping
- unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body
- upset stomach
What should I watch for while taking dexamethasone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop taking dexamethasone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.
If you take corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while taking dexamethasone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
People who are taking certain dosages of dexamethasone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking dexamethasone before receiving any vaccine.
If you are diabetic, dexamethasone can affect your blood sugar. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you take dexamethasone tablets every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you take this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking dexamethasone, or have taken it within the last 12 months.
Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking dexamethasone. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from dexamethasone.
Dexamethasone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
(Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.)
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