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Product trade name: Betamethasone
Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products: Betamethasone available forms, composition, doses: Betamethasone destination | category: Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes: Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers: Online pharmacy, drugstores, pharma, health and beauty shops selling this or related pharmaceutical products: There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient betamethasone: Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals information Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is in a class of drugs called steroids. The medicine reduces swelling and decreases the body's immune response. It is used to treat endocrine (hormonal) disorders when the body does not produce enough of its own steroids. It is also used to treat many immune and allergic disorders, such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, asthma, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals warnings If there is a serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, this medication is not recommended. It weakens the body's immune response and thus its ability to fight infection. Before taking Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, the doctor should be informed if the following exist: kidney disease liver disease high blood pressure or heart disease ulcerative colitis diverticulitis or stomach ulcers hypothyroidism osteoporosis myasthenia gravis diabetes mellitus You may not be able to take the drug, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the above conditions. Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will harm an unborn baby. Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals passes into breast milk. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Alcohol and Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals can be damaging to the stomach. Do not receive any immunizations during treatment with this drug without first talking to the doctor. Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals side effects If any of the following serious side effects are experienced, stop taking Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and seek emergency medical attention immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) increased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision) or sudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two) other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take the medication and consult the doctor if the following are experienced: insomnia nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset fatigue or dizziness muscle weakness or joint pain problems with diabetes control increased hunger or thirst. Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals overdose A single large dose of this medication is unlikely to cause symptoms or death. An overdose is more likely to be caused by a chronic overdose - large doses taken over a period of time. Symptoms of an overdose include obesity (especially around the stomach); a round face; increased hair growth (especially around the face); acne; bruising; increased blood pressure; swollen hands, feet, or ankles (fluid retention); and sore or weak muscles. In case of a missed dose, it should be taken as soon as it is remembered. Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals usage guidelines The medicine should not be stopped taking suddenly if it has being taking for a few weeks. It may need a gradual reduction in dosage before stopping it. It may be taken with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. It should be taken exactly as directed by the doctor. Betamethasone Glenmark Pharmaceuticals should be Stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat. It should be kept away from the reach of children.
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