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GENERIC NAME: DEXAMETHASONE - INJECTABLE (dex-uh-METH-uh-sown)

BRAND NAME(S): Adrenocot, CPC-Cort-D, Decadron Phosphate, Decaject-10, Solurex

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage | Medical Alert

USES: Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces swelling and inflammation. It is used to treat a variety of disorders such as skin diseases (e.g., dermatitis, keloids), allergic conditions, breathing problems, cancer (e.g., leukemias, lymphomas), blood disorders (e.g., anemia), digestive problems (e.g., colitis, enteritis), or arthritis.

HOW TO USE: Inject this medication into a vein (IV), into a muscle (IM), into a joint (intra-articular), or into a skin wound as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased before stopping treatment. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, dizziness, increased appetite, weight gain, weakness, sleep problems, or pain/redness/swelling at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: swelling of the face/ankles/feet, muscle pain and weakness, severe headache, trouble breathing, rash, wounds that won't heal. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe stomach pain, bloody or black stools, mental/mood changes, seizures, increased thirst, increased urination, blurred vision, persistent sore throat or fever. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following signs of low steroid levels: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fainting or dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.




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What is a keloid?

Keloids can be considered to be "scars that don't know when to stop." A keloid, sometimes referred to as a keloid scar, is a tough heaped-up scar that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. It usually has a smooth top and a pink or purple color. Keloids are irregularly shaped and tend to enlarge progressively. Unlike scars, keloids do not subside over time.

What is the difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar?

After the skin is injured, the healing process usually leaves a flat scar. Sometimes the scar is hypertrophic, or thickened, but confined to the margin of the wound. Hypertrophic scars tend to be redder and may subside by themselves (a process which can take one year or more). Treatment such as injections of cortisone (steroids) can speed this process.

Keloids, by contrast, may start some time after the injury and extend beyond the wound site. This tendency to...

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