Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids (hormones). When your body does not produce enough Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml is often utilized to replace it. It treats various medical conditions, including severe allergic conditions, collagen diseases, pulmonary disorders, blood disorders, rheumatic diseases, skin diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, oedema, eye disorders, neoplastic states and endocrine disorders. It is also used in preoperative and postoperative support. Furthermore, it is approved for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adult and adolescent patients (aged 12 years and older with a body weight of at least 40 kg) who require supplemental oxygen therapy.

Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml contains dexamethasone, a steroid with both anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant activity. Anti-inflammatory activity relieves the symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as redness, swelling, and tenderness caused by various medical conditions. On the other side, immunosuppressant activity helps to calm your immune system. As a result, it can aid in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, in which your immune system erroneously destroys your own tissues.

Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience mood changes in personality, mental health problems, muscle weakness, increased appetite, irregular or absent menstrual periods, infections and infestations, impaired vision, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, heartburn, peptic ulcer, muscle weakness, nausea and injection site pain or redness as side effects of Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know before prescribing Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml if you are allergic to any content of this medicine or sulphites. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before receiving this medicine. Before obtaining the Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml, notify your doctor about your medical history and any other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potentially harmful effects.

Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml is a steroid (corticosteroids) medication. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and contribute to overall health and well-being. Increasing your body's corticosteroid levels (such as dexamethasone) is an effective strategy for treating various disorders involving inflammation. Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml decreases inflammation, otherwise which might worsen your disease. You must take it daily to get the maximum benefits of Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml.

Before prescribing Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any content of this medicine or other steroid medicines. You should disclose to your doctor if you have received any live virus vaccines. You should discuss with your doctor if you have fungal infections, amoebiasis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses, eye infections, glaucoma, mental conditions, TB, bacteraemia (viable bacteria in the bloodstream), joint, liver, kidney, or heart conditions and septic arthritis resulting from gonorrhoea or tuberculosis. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml therapy.

• Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml may affect various laboratory tests. Therefore, inform your doctor/lab technician, that you are on treatment with Dexamethasone Injection 20 ml if you are undergoing any tests.