Dexamethasone will reduce oral root canal secretion, but it is a hormonal drug and should be used with caution.
Dexamethasone has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-shock effects. For the anti-inflammatory effect, it can prevent the tissue reaction to inflammation and reduce the symptoms of inflammation, inhibit inflammatory cells, and can be used in the acute attack of inflammation.
Root canal treatment period, such as root canal sealing, root canal filling, etc., the use of dexamethasone can significantly reduce swelling, pain and other symptoms, reduce or alleviate the occurrence of acute illness during root canal treatment.
Dexamethasone may have adverse reactions, such as rash, nausea, vomiting, agitation, insomnia, etc. Long-term use may also lead to osteoporosis, diabetes, and may even be complicated by infection. For some special people, such as hypertension, myocardial infarction, peptic ulcer, etc. should weigh the pros and cons before use.
Each person’s condition is different, the use of different drugs, not necessarily everyone needs to use dexamethasone. In addition, dexamethasone is a hormone drug, if you need to use the drug, it is recommended to use the drug under the guidance of a doctor, not blindly self-medication, in order to avoid adverse effects.