Dexone
Dexone is a covid 19 medication containing Dexamethasone, available as 0.5mg tablets.
- Category
- Covid 19 · Painkillers
- Active ingredient
- Dexamethasone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
Prescription rules on Dexone vary by country.
Details
- Conditions
- Inflammation · Allergic states · Cerebral oedema
- Alternative Name
- Decadron, Dexsol, Oradexon
- Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological Class
- Corticosteroid
- Known Off-label Uses
- autoimmune disorders
- Minor Side Effects
- insomnia, increased appetite, fluid retention
- Moderate Side Effects
- mood changes, hypertension, elevated blood glucose
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Manufacturer
- Cadila
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from light.
- Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs, antidiabetic agents
- Age Restrictions
- Use with caution in children.